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Heading up to Toledo Bend this weekend . Just curious if anyone went this past weekend or heard any reports as to what the fish are doing. I figure the sacs and bass should be moving up to spawn soon but not sure with these recent fronts. Any info shared would be greatly appreciated. I will definitely let yall know how it goes. We plan on doing some bass and sac-a-lait fishing.
Haven't been since the gathering 2 weeks ago, but with all these fronts moving through I would say that it needs to stay warm for about a week to get right up there. Also it depends on how much rain we get this week to determine how dirty the water will be but I am sure you already knew that. Good Luck and the 1 fish that I did catch at the gathering was caught in 27 feet of water fishing about 18 to 20 feet deep (right off of the boat lane) and caught on a jig (Bobby Garland Bayou Booger, I also caught a catfish on the grey ghost jig that Skiptomylu had tied for me. Only caught catfish on shiners.
They will be biting like crazy until March 29. That is the next time I get to go to Toledo Bend.
No Danny...It will be fine...I won't be there...........Quote:
Originally Posted by dpisani
If I had to bet I would put my money on the bite starting the weekend right before Easter.
if I was going this weekend I would go to North Toledo Bend State Park and fish the cove to left of the landing. Water is stained and will warm up faster. There are some good points that drop to deeper water quick. That is just me and I only go to the bend twice a year and I usually lose when I bet. I sure hope where ever you go you catch a bunch!
good info here.........thanks!
Thanks for the info fellas. Didn't expect to get much out of people on here but I appreciate you guys sharing. We are staying in San Miguel and I will be fishing around there so might give it a try. I just think it is hilarious that there are usually 50+ people in the Louisiana Forum but only a FEW ever has information to share....I guess no one fishes in Toledo Bend or Henderson anymore ? LOL !!! #STOPTHETROLLING
well......I by no means am an expert......but I do like to fish and I do practice....I was at toledo bend with some fine and expert fisherman...yep..some 50 people...fishing 2 to 3 days.....water was cold....windy...that was cold too...fished in 40 ft. o water...fished in 8 ft. o water......2 weeks ago the fish were not biting in toledo bend....fish caught in very,very,very few #'s.....came off the channel ledges and by a very good fisherman...you know who you are...the both of ya......I'll tell ya...the 50 people at toledo bend were some of the finest people I've ever met...so if they didn't say anything...guess they had nothing to say.....as far as henderson goes...it's not fun to fish there except EARLY....EARLY in the morning and the reports are posted as we/they go.....so yes people still fish these great bodies of God given beauty...and they report what they can....so to all who post on this website for my entertainment....a big THANK YOU......BTW...There needs to be a button that instead of saying"post quick reply"...post long drawn out useless reply...:)
I went to Henderson Sunday and caught one sac on live shiner 2 ft deep in 4 fow in my 19 ft grey & black Triton Fish & Ski boat........water temp was 57 deg......had a few drops of rain.....lots of boats out....no one catching.....ran across game warden twice.....invited them to visit Louisiana CDC forum......ran across CajunSlabStalker (or was that Saturday) and visited with him for a minute....after I took my boat out at the launch 2 young nice guys gave me their 3 sacs....also, at the launch before starting out, talked to some folks from Minnesota who love to crappie fish.....told them about CDC and they took pictures of the jigs I use and were going to Academy to get some....
not much to report but I had a fun day....quit around 4.....
Lots of places to fish out of San Miguel. I figure they're staging right now so you're going to have to find them - which is big fun for me. After launching, take a left at the first point way before the main boat lane, then past Wildwood Resort close to the bank. You'll run into short standing timber close to the bank. That's Green Acre's - try there, it's mid depth. You'll also see a small cove where it's shallow off to the left.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slabstacker19
Also, run the main boat lane back out to the lake and turn into the lane running into North Toledo Bend State Park. Try the small island off to the left, also the artificial reefs set up off the boat lane - you'll see the buoy's (PVC pipe).
If you turn right after launching into the boat lane, there are a couple creeks off to the right with short standing timber. Across one of the creeks (can't remember which one) on the left of the boat lane is a large standing timber. About 20 feet west of that tree is a large hole with a brush pile in it.
It doesn't bother me one bit about sharing information, let us know if you have any questions.
Think about joining us at San Miguel next year at the gathering.
Slabstacker, of the 50+ people you see on the forum very few of us know enough about Toledo Bend to be able to offer any useful advice. I think we all try to help when we can, though.
True....also, some of those 50 folks are from all over the USA looking at Louisiana because they like it here......then, some are non-members who can not post......Quote:
Originally Posted by RMGeorge
Yeah....You guys have some very valid points. But.... I know for a fact that people look around on here to get information but never post anything once they catch some fish in the same areas. I know that these are good fellas here, there is just always that 10% and that is exactly what I am referring to when I say "quit trolling" (for info) . I truly appreciate the tips fellas ...outstanding detail. I am never looking for peoples honeyholes, I just like to know what water temp is like, what fish are doing, and how deep are they before I get out there soI have starting point and a gameplan. Once again thanks for sharing fellas....GREAT POSTS !
Again......I understand your feelings, promise you I do...but, as we have discussed before, there is nothing in the rules of CDC that says that you have to post reports of your catches.....we are required to follow those rules of:Quote:
Originally Posted by Slabstacker19
"respect for other members, nothing unfriendly, rude, angered, no personal attacks or even negative connotations towards others.......Tongue in cheek razzing is OK only if it is obvious, and you know for fact the recipient will not take offense."
Now, someone may have their "own expectations" of how people should post here but we want to be careful of offending someone else by bashing them when they have not broken any rules....we will never stop "trolling".....all we can do is change our attitude about it so that it does not anger us.....
I am also heading up there this Friday. I'll be staying off 1215. Gonna fish La Nan and San Migel areas. I hope that they not get the forecasted heavy rainfall on Thursday. Everything I'm hearing us water temps are still in mid to lower 50's.
I think I will be up there too on Saturday. My boss wants to go for bass exclusively but I may get him to bring some slab sticks along as well. If I go I will make sure to include a report...good or bad. Good luck to all!
You may be amazed at how shallow they can get, in a hurry. I've caught them in two foot of water in February. If the water gets to around 60 degrees, it can happen fast
very good info......love this la. board!!!!!!
My brothers and I go to the bend every year first weekend of April unless that weekend is Easter. Three years ago we were there when the bite was on and we literally caught over 200 fish in one day. We kept about 20 for supper and released the rest. I cannot explain how exciting it was that day. Just about every cast we caught a fish. We fished with roadrunners casting toward the bank and reeling back over 10 to 12 feet of water.
I have not caught it like that again but it sure is fun day dreaming about the possibility of doing so the next trip out. I love the bend. In 5 years when I hang up the day to day work schedule I will go more often.
Did anybody catch any sacs at the Bend this past weekend? I'm heading up there to watch my boat slowly fill with water this coming weekend...
i was there last weekend wednesday till sunday fishing bass tournament. they are still in 6' off water moving up to the bank. water was muddy 80% of the place. caught on white spinner baits and black worms. saw alot of crappie being caught even managed 29 myself on thursday after with my partner. 1215 area under the bridges tighlining shiners. let it hit the bottom 2 cranks up and hold on. they should be moving up real quick. water temp was still 55 degrees. hope this helps fellows.
Well the bite was definitely slow fellas. Managed 7 keepers between 4 people in 2 days. Caught quite a few other fish but they were throw backs. I caught a 3 1/2 and the biggest one was almost 4 which my pops caught. We fished all the way from 1215 to Yocum Bay and there was not much clean water. All of our fish came from 5-10 feet of water. We left Sunday morning and I imagine it has only gotten better the last few days with the warm temps. Weightless Mardi Gras fluke and Senkos did the trick. My cousin didn't want to Sac fish but they are catching them up there. Fish are still a little deeper...water was 50 Thursday and in the high 50's Saturday afternoon . Here is a pic of the fish we kept....just enough for a good ole fish fry with the boys ! That is surely some beautiful fish up there
sorry but cant get the photo to load for some reason...
Thanks for the report guys! Oh, and what bridges in 1215?:dono