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Toledo Bend Reservoir Fishing Regulations 2026
Toledo Bend Reservoir fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are largemouth bass, crappie. 28 current rules across 4 species from TPWD.
Rules (28)
TPWD regulates 28 rules across 4 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
Southeast Texas (Includes Public Waters Bordering Adjacent Counties)
- Min size
- 12"
TimpsonOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Walter E. LongOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Wheeler BranchOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Texas statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Black Crappie
Sabine River (From Toledo Bend Dam To Sabine Pass)Open
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL and daily bag = 25 in any combination
Toledo Bend*Open
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL and daily bag = 25 in any combination
White Crappie
Sabine River (From Toledo Bend Dam To Sabine Pass)Open
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL and daily bag = 25 in any combination
Toledo Bend*Open
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL and daily bag = 25 in any combination
All Species
Toledo Bend Reservoir In Newton, Panola, Sabine, And Shelby CountiesOpen
- Status
- Permitted
comprises all impounded waters of the Sabine River from Toledo Bend Dam upstream to the Texas – Louisiana state line in Panola County
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Toledo Bend Reservoir?
TPWD regulates fishing on Toledo Bend Reservoir.
What species can I target on Toledo Bend Reservoir?
Toledo Bend Reservoir is best known for largemouth bass, crappie. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize TPWD's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.