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Lake
Toledo Bend
Gigantic impoundment on Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana,
65 miles long, covering 181,600 acres with 650 miles of
shoreline. Joint project of the two states, largest lake
in Texas or on its borders. Parks of Sabine River Authority
and National Forest Service at lakeside, plus almost unlimited
commercial camps, resorts and marinas. Vast open water areas
provide room for sailing and boating of all kinds; equally
large regions of submerged timber are prime fish habitat.
Fishing is superb with native largemouth bass the favorite
game fish, plus huge striped bass, abundant white bass,
crappie, catfish, bluegills and bream species. Lake fishing
records include black crappie, 3.69 lb.; blue catfish, 40.75
lb.; flathead catfish, 75 lb.; hybrid striped bass, 15.81
lb., largemouth bass, 9.38 lb.; striped bass, 33.22 lb.;
and white bass, 4.25 lb. Maps and information about lakeside
facilities available at nearby towns and at seven offices
of Texas Sabine River Authority: at dam north of Burkeville,
F.M. 692 and F.M. 3125 (not shown on most maps); off Texas
87 south of Hemphill; off Texas 21 as it crosses lake east
of Milam; southeast of Patroon on local roads; east of Shelbyville
on F.M. 2694 (not shown on most maps); northeast of Shelbyville
via F.M. 417, F.M. 139 north; and southeast of Joaquin off
FM 139. Lake is accessible from Center, San Augustine, Hemphill
and other nearby towns.
Indian
Mounds Recreation Area
From Tex 87: Tex 83 E 7 mi; FM 3382 S 4 mi. On Toledo Bend
Reservoir in Sabine Natl Forest. Wheeled backin camper or
tent sites 38, limit 14 days. Chem toilets, grills. Fish,
boat ramp, skiing. Open Mar 1-Oct 15. No rsvns.
409-787-3870
Lakeview
Recreation Area
From Tex 83: Tex 87 SE 9 MI; FM 2928 E 5 MI; local rd 5
mi. On Toledo Bend Reservoir in Sabine Natl Forest. Trailhead
for Trail-Between-the-Lakes. Wheeled backin camper or tent
sites 10, limit 14 days. Chem toilets, grills. Fish. No
rsvns. 409-787-3870
Ragtown
Recreation Area
From Tex 87: FM 139 E 6.5 MI; FM 3184 E 3.6 MI; FSR 132
E 1.5 mi. On Toledo Bend Reservoir in Sabine Natl Forest.
Camper sites 25. Dump sta, fl toilets, showers, boat ramp,
nature trail. Open Mar 1-Oct 15. 409/787-3870
Willow
Oak Recreation Area
From Tex 83: Tex 87 SE 14 MI; FSR 120 E .2 mi. On Toledo
Bend Reservoir in Sabine Natl Forest. Tent sites 10, limit
14 days. Chem toilets, grills. Fish, boat ramp. 409-787-3870
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