Toledo Bend Lake Attractions: El Camino Real Historic Trail

Toledo Bend Lake Attractions: El Camino Real Historic Trail

The El Camino Real is a National Historic Trail, and it has existed for over three hundred years. The trail is located at Highway 6 in Louisiana and Highway 21 in Texas. Famous individuals have used the trail, including Jim Bowie, Sam Houston, and Davy Crockett.

Breath Taking Views

The El Camino Real travels alongside many different historical cities in the area, leading you to the breathtaking view of Toledo Bend Lake. Toledo Bend is known as the largest man-made reservoir in the South.

Toledo Bend – A Premier Location

Toledo Bend is a premier location for some of the best fishing, hunting wildlife, water sporting, and birding. Many home folk and visitors enjoy coming to the area to set up camp, fish the waters, and enjoy nature at its best.

Extensive Opportunities

Extensive opportunities exist along the El Camino Real historical trail. Wayside exhibits exist at different locations along with the trail areas. Along the trail, there are multiple national parks to enjoy. Visitor centers offer more information on how to enjoy the fullness of the history of El Camino Real. For more info, please call (505) 988-6098.

Author: Barbi Green

Company: Lakehub Lakes

Enjoying the great outdoors is a wonderful experience - from camping, fishing, hunting, and taking time with family & friends! Growing up in my family included all these outdoor opportunities! The time bonding, learning, and experiencing the outdoor life are now cherished memories, never forgotten as they will always hold a special part in my life!

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Toledo Bend Lake Weather Forecast

Friday

Rain Showers

Hi: 81

Friday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 70

Saturday

Thunderstorms Likely

Hi: 83

Saturday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 71

Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Hi: 84

Sunday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 73

Monday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 92

Monday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 74

Extended Weather Forecast

Toledo Bend Lake Water Level (last 30 days)

Water Level on 7/26: 171.09 (-0.91)

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Fishing Report from TPWD (Jul. 24)

GOOD. Water slightly stained; 91 degrees; 1.80 feet below pool. Fishing is slow during the day but great at night. The forecast predicts 4-5 inches by the weekend, and the creeks are running strong. Water temperatures are back down in the high 80s, so when the weather finally settles the bass fishing should improve during the day with all the freshwater. Topwater baits, chatterbaits and spinnerbaits will be good in 1-5 feet around the bay grass and edge of flooded bushes. It will take a few days for the deeper fish to start to bite after all the rising water. Best baits will be mid range crankbaits and Texas rig, worm or baby’s brush hog. The best bite has been at night with catches up to 10 pounds with buzzbaits and spinnerbaits on main lake points then Texas rigs and Carolina rigs out in 10-16 feet. The crappie fishing has been slow but should improve. Best fishing has been deep brush and standing timber 12-18 feet with live bait. Report by Stephen Johnston, Johnston Fishing.

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