Pictured is Matthew Bowman of Elm Grove, LA with the 11.4 lb largemouth bass he caught on Grand Bayou Reservoir on March 1, 2025.

He 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, Grand Bayou Resort.

Shared by Faerie Sledge.