Toledo Bend Reservoir

On the Sabine River, which separates Texas and Louisiana, is a reservoir called Toledo Bend Reservoir. With a surface size of 185,000 acres, the lake is the largest artificial body of water in the South, the largest in Louisiana and Texas, and the fifth largest by surface area in the entire US. The dam has a 92-megawatt electrical power output capacity. The reservoir is mostly located in parts of Sabine and DeSoto parishes in Louisiana as well as Sabine, Shelby, and Panola counties in Texas, however, the dam itself is situated in the northeastern corner of Newton County in that state.

Because of the excellent crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass fishing, anglers adore Toledo Bend Reservoir. The reservoir also has enormous sunfish and a 1,300-mile shoreline with plenty of locations to cast a line.

With 1,900 km of shoreline, Toledo Bend provides a wide range of recreational opportunities and plays a significant role in meeting the rising demand for outdoor leisure that is focused on the water. There are swimming, boating, picnicking, fishing, camping, hunting, and sightseeing amenities that are both public and private. The reservoir is a well-liked spot for freshwater fishing, and numerous clubs hold competitions there. Due to the numerous trees and stumps that are still present in the lake's body, shallow draft motor boats are currently the most appropriate vessel type for the lake.

Location: western edge of Louisiana

Surface Area: 180,400 acres
Max Depth: 9 Feet