By Faerie Sledge

Pictured is Matt McIntyre with his 11.6 pound bass caught June 14, 2024, on Grand Bayou Reservoir. McIntyre plans to have a replica of the fish made under Grand Bayou Resort’s Lunker program.

The resort and Grand Bayou Reservoir District will pay for replicas of any fish caught at the lake over 10 pounds. If the fisherman wants a replica, the fish must first be officially weighed by resort personnel, then returned to the lake alive and in good condition.

Photo credit Mike Young, GBR