With all the rain in early February, Toledo Bend Lake was finally on the rise. Fishermen flocked to the boat ramps with lake levels reaching 170.91 msl. Any seasoned bass angler knows that storms have a significant impact on the feeding habits of fish. February fishing proved to be fantastic for anglers in search of lunker bass weighing over ten pounds.
For five fishermen, February has started extremely well.
Cody Pitt, of Elmer, Louisiana, caught this 13 lbs 6 oz pound bass on February 4, 2023. He weighed it at the MLF-Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament held on Toledo Bend Lake. Cody Pitt catching the biggest bass ever that has been weighed in at the BFL competition sacked up 39 pounds, 15 ounces, which included the big bass of the event, a 13.6!
Kevin Lasyone, of Dry Prong, Louisiana, caught a 10 lbs 13 oz bass on February 4, 2023. He weighed it at the MLF-Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament held on Toledo Bend Lake.
Tater Reynolds, of Florien, Louisiana, caught a 12 lbs 10 oz bass on February 4, 2023. He weighed it in at the MLF-Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament held on Toledo Bend Lake.
Michael Fagan, of Big Sandy, Texas, caught a 11 lbs bass on February 4, 2023. He weighed it in at the MLF-Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament on Toledo Bend Lake.
Dylan Smith, of Midlothian, Texas, caught a 10 lbs 9 oz bass on February 4, 2023. He weighed it at the MLF-Phoenix Bass Fishing League held on Toledo Bend Lake.
We congratulate them all and anticipate an amazing year.
The Lunker Bass Program, sponsored by the Toledo Bend Lake Association, is designed for the catch and release of healthy fish for spawning purposes. More than 1,114 lunkers have been caught since the program began in 1993. The Toledo Bend Lake Association (TBLA) awards lunker bass replicas to deserving anglers at Cypress Bend Resort each year in May.
To view the “Top 100 Lunkers” list, or the “Elite Lunker Club”, visit www.toledobendlakecountry. com/fishing.