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04/01/2026

04/01/2026

BREAKING - Texas State Record Crappie Caught

ZWOLLE, LA — What started as a routine bass tournament turned into a potentially record-breaking moment on the water this past weekend, as Louisiana angler Ricky “Tee” Thibodeaux landed a crappie that may soon be recognized as the new Texas state record.

Thibodeaux was competing in a local bass tournament when the unexpected catch occurred.

Fishing in Housen Bay on the Texas side of Toledo Bend, Tee was targeting bass in approximately 3 feet of water using a white chartreuse Z-Man Chatterbait, paired with a matching Strike King Blade Minnow as a trailer.

Instead, he hooked into something far different.

“She nailed it! At first I thought I'd caught a big bass, until she surface and her sides looked like a barn door.,” Thibodeaux said.

After being weighed on certified scales, the fish registered 4.67 pounds, surpassing the current Texas state record of 4.56 pounds.

Because the fish was caught on the Texas side of Toledo Bend, it qualifies directly for Texas state record consideration.

The record, however, is still pending official certification by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

“I’ve caught a lot of sacalait out here,” Tee said, “but nothing even close to that one.

If certified, Thibodeaux’s catch will officially set a new benchmark for crappie in Texas waters and add another legendary story to the long history of Toledo Bend producing giant fish.

03/12/2026

Congratulations to Hemphill, Texas!

03/10/2026

The weather may not be ideal tomorrow, but this weekend looks to be great for kayaking! Get out and explore one of our beautiful Toledo Bend Designated Paddling Trails. We have both pick-up and delivery rentals available. Don't wait 'till the last minute, now's the time to schedule your adventure! http://toledobendkayakrental.com

Toledo Bend Kayak Sales and Rental is your East Texas Kayak Sales, East Texas Kayak Rental, Kayak Fishing and Kayak Tour Headquarters. 5-Star Customer Service!

03/04/2026

Enjoy the unforgettable experience of paddling on Toledo Bend's backwaters, now available in Louisiana! Book your trip on the wild side today!

02/20/2026

Let us help you motorize your kayak with a Bixpy Motor Package. Easily drops into pedal and fin drives for power when you want it.