π£ Fishing the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier Toledo Bend?
Bassmaster Elite Qualifier Toledo Bend - Fishing Game Plan (Best Spots, Times & Strategy)
Bassmaster Elite Qualifier Toledo Bend
Toledo Bend Reservoir, LA β’ Oct 21, 2026
Administrator score table
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Every tournament day is different.
Tournament success starts with today's conditions β not yesterday's. This personalized Tournament Game Plan analyzes today's tide, wind, solunar activity, tournament hours, local fishing structure, and target species to recommend where to start, when to move, and how to maximize your time on the water.
β¬οΈ Scroll down for today's Best Starting Spot and Suggested Tournament Rotation.
β Best Starting Spot
Toledo Bend - Negreet Creek
geo: 31.406,-93.6516667
Score: 82/100
— Approx.
1.6 nm from launch
Why This Spot Is Ranked #1 Today:
Structures:
shoreline, channel, flats, other
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Species:
bass
Recommended lures:
Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
Well-known Toledo Bend creek system. Target creek-channel edges, vegetation, timber and adjacent flats.
π Suggested Tournament Rotation
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Toledo Bend - Negreet Creek
(geo = 31.406,-93.6516667)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 6:00 AM β 8:00 AM
- β Good match for target species: bass.
- β Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
Score: 82/100 — ~ 1.6 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass -
Toledo Bend - Lowes Creek
(geo = 31.3928333,-93.6883333)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 8:00 AM β 10:00 AM
- β Good match for target species: bass.
- β Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
Score: 77/100 — ~ 1.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass -
Toledo Bend - Palo Gaucho Bayou
(geo = 31.4195,-93.7426667)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 10:00 AM β 12:00 PM
- β Good match for target species: bass.
- β Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
Score: 75/100 — ~ 3.3 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass -
Toledo Bend - North Caney Creek
(geo = 31.3798333,-93.6285)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 12:00 PM β 2:00 PM
- β Good match for target species: bass.
- β Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
Score: 74/100 — ~ 3.5 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass
Times are approximate based on the selected fishing window and top-ranked spots. Adjust on the water as conditions change.
πΊ Rotation Map
π Complete Spot Rankings
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Toledo Bend - Negreet Creek
geo: 31.406,-93.6516667
Score: 82/100 — ~ 1.6 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.406, -93.6516667Notes:
Well-known Toledo Bend creek system. Target creek-channel edges, vegetation, timber and adjacent flats. -
Toledo Bend - Lowes Creek
geo: 31.3928333,-93.6883333
Score: 77/100 — ~ 1.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.3928333, -93.6883333Notes:
Creek arm with timber, shoreline cover and nearby channel transitions. -
Toledo Bend - Palo Gaucho Bayou
geo: 31.4195,-93.7426667
Score: 75/100 — ~ 3.3 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.4195, -93.7426667Notes:
Northern bayou/backwater complex with quiet shoreline habitat, timber and creek-channel structure. -
Toledo Bend - North Caney Creek
geo: 31.3798333,-93.6285
Score: 74/100 — ~ 3.5 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.3798333, -93.6285Notes:
Creek-mouth structure with flooded timber and channel access. Bass can use points and shoreline cover around the creek entrance. -
Toledo Bend - Housen Pass Cove
geo: 31.2783337,-93.6888315
Score: 65/100 — ~ 8.5 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.2783337, -93.6888315Notes:
Housen Bay creek/cove transition. Fish vegetation edges, timber, channel swings and protected shoreline cover. -
Toledo Bend - Housen Bay West End
geo: 31.2953335,-93.7809975
Score: 65/100 — ~ 9.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.2953335, -93.7809975Notes:
Protected western portion of Housen Bay. Target shoreline timber, vegetation and creek-channel transitions. -
Toledo Bend - White Oak Creek
geo: 31.3085,-93.694
Score: 62/100 — ~ 6.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.3085, -93.694Notes:
Creek arm between Indian Mounds and the Six Mile/Housen area. Target timber, vegetation and creek-channel bends. -
Toledo Bend - Indian Mounds
geo: 31.331,-93.686
Score: 60/100 — ~ 5.4 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.331, -93.686Notes:
One of Toledo Bend's best-known bass areas. Target submerged vegetation, flooded timber, points and nearby creek-channel transitions. -
Toledo Bend - Six Mile North Point
geo: 31.2565005,-93.6763323
Score: 58/100 — ~ 9.8 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.2565005, -93.6763323Notes:
Prominent point near the Six Mile channel entrance. Bass can stage on vegetation edges and move between shallow flats and deeper channel water. -
Toledo Bend - Housen Bay Mid-South Point
geo: 31.2828345,-93.7450023
Score: 58/100 — ~ 8.9 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.2828345, -93.7450023Notes:
Major Housen Bay point. Target vegetation, timber, point drops and bass staging along the creek-channel edge. -
Toledo Bend - Housen Bay Northeast Point
geo: 31.2986648,-93.6995013
Score: 56/100 — ~ 7.4 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.2986648, -93.6995013Notes:
Northeast Housen Bay point with grass, timber and creek-channel access. Useful staging and feeding structure. -
Toledo Bend - Big Sandy South Point
geo: 31.2151677,-93.7251325
Score: 54/100 — ~ 12.5 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.2151677, -93.7251325Notes:
Point near Big Sandy with access to deeper water, vegetation and flooded timber. -
Toledo Bend - Gilleys Point
geo: 31.251002,-93.694668
Score: 52/100 — ~ 10.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.251002, -93.694668Notes:
Point near the Six Mile/Housen complex. Target grass lines, timber and the drop toward creek-channel water. -
Toledo Bend - Six Mile Channel Entrance
geo: 31.2503315,-93.6776682
Score: 51/100 — ~ 10.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.2503315, -93.6776682Notes:
Major Six Mile Creek channel transition. Fish channel edges, hydrilla, timber and staging areas where the creek meets the main lake. -
Toledo Bend - Big Sandy West Point
geo: 31.2276667,-93.714018
Score: 51/100 — ~ 11.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.2276667, -93.714018Notes:
West-side Big Sandy point. Fish vegetation edges, flooded timber and the transition toward creek-channel water. -
Toledo Bend - Six Mile South Point
geo: 31.2404502,-93.664815
Score: 49/100 — ~ 10.8 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.2404502, -93.664815Notes:
South-side point at Six Mile. Fish vegetation transitions, points and nearby deeper-water access. -
Toledo Bend - Buck Creek
geo: 31.1663333,-93.6156667
Score: 32/100 — ~ 15.6 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.1663333, -93.6156667Notes:
Lower-lake creek entrance with clearer water, vegetation and nearby main-lake structure. -
Toledo Bend - Indian Creek
geo: 31.1636667,-93.608
Score: 32/100 — ~ 15.8 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.1636667, -93.608Notes:
Lower-lake creek entrance near the dam area. Target grass, timber, creek-channel edges and nearby main-lake points.
π Gear for This Tournament Gameplan
These lures cover every recommended presentation in todayβs plan:
π Tournament Day Conditions - Tide & Solunar Outlook
Summary: Wind unavailable
Note:
NWS: Sunny
Click For Weather, Solunar Fishing And Tides Table
Location: 31.4199284, -93.6780379
Date: 2026-10-21 — Lines in: 06:00β14:00
Use these windows with the ranked spot rotation below. Best tournament starts usually happen where moving tide overlaps bait, structure, and a solunar major/minor period.
Target species: bass
Spot radius: 35.0 nm from tournament location.
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