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Toledo Bend Reservoir, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
31.50 degrees N, 93.74 degrees W - Sabine County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - Toledo Bend Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Toledo Bend Reservoir Stacks Up
- Ranks #2 for surface area among the Louisiana lakes counted so far - 181,600 acres.
- The largest lake in Sabine County among those counted.
- Its average depth of 24 ft is more than 2 times a typical shallow Louisiana lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 71 miles from Shreveport, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loring Lake | Sabine | 11 mi | 62.41 acres |
| Vernon Lake | Vernon | 30 mi | 6 acres |
| Cross Bayou Lake | Vernon | 32 mi | 122.56 acres |
| Labar Lake | Vernon | 32 mi | 28.5 acres |
| Anacoco Lake | Vernon | 34 mi | 2,199 acres |
| Frost Pond | De Soto | 36 mi | 32.56 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Toledo Bend Reservoir
How Big Is Toledo Bend Reservoir?
Toledo Bend Reservoir covers 181,600 acres in Sabine County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Toledo Bend Reservoir?
Toledo Bend Reservoir reaches 110 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 24 ft.
What Fish Are in Toledo Bend Reservoir?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Florida Bass, Spotted Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Smallmouth Buffalo, Common Carp, Bowfin, Longnose Gar, Spotted Gar, Alligator Gar, Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad and Paddlefish for Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Deepest Natural Lakes in Louisiana
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | False River | Pointe Coupee | 3,212 acres | 65 ft |
| 2 | Vernon Lake | Vernon | 6 acres | 53 ft |
| 3 | Lake Concordia | Concordia | 1,026 acres | 50 ft |
| 4 | Caney Creek Reservoir | Jackson | 4,738 acres | 43 ft |
| 5 | Lake Providence | East Carroll | 1,380 acres | 37 ft |
All 27 Louisiana lakes ranked by depth
Largest Lakes in Louisiana
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Pontchartrain | Jefferson | 407,803.25 acres | - |
| 2 | Toledo Bend Reservoir | Sabine | 181,600 acres | 110 ft |
| 3 | Lake Maurepas | Livingston | 58,308.4 acres | - |
| 4 | Sabine Lake | Cameron | 56,867.74 acres | - |
| 5 | White Lake | Vermilion | 55,913.91 acres | - |
All 664 Louisiana lakes ranked by surface area