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Toledo Bend on the Texas-Louisiana line is a huge reservoir known for big largemouth.
Looking for the latest Toledo Bend Reservoir river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Toledo Bend Reservoir that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Toledo Bend Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is cooling, and bass are moving to points, creek mouths and shallow cover.
Streamers and crayfish patterns along the edges early and late in the day.
Stocking report
See the Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking reports for the latest stocking at Toledo Bend Reservoir and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Toledo Bend Reservoir, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #4-8, Damselfly Nymph #10-12, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Toledo Bend Reservoir lake details
| Access | Public ramps on both the Texas and Louisiana sides. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 170 ft |
| Nearest town | Hemphill, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, white bass |
| Regulations | Texas and Louisiana licenses are honored on Toledo Bend under a reciprocal agreement. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations before you go. A Texas fishing license with a freshwater endorsement is required for anglers 17 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 0X to 2X |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | State parks on both sides |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Huge lake. Watch the weather. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Bass slow down. Fish slow and deep.
Spring
Bass spawn in the shallows.
Summer
Hot. Fish at dawn and dusk.
Fall
Bass feed hard as the water cools.
How to get there
From Jasper, take State Highway 63 east.