Pictured are five proud fishermen who each caught a largemouth bass over 10 pounds from Grand
Bayou Reservoir in Coushatta in February.

They are (from left to right):
Justin Cooper, Zwolle, LA, 11.4 lbs bass caught Feb 4, 2026
Tyler Morris, Bossier City, LA, a member of the LSUS fishing team, 10.2 lbs bass caught Feb 13, 2026
Bryce Distefang, Bossier City, LA, also a member of the LSUS fishing team, 10.4 lbs bass caught Feb 13,
2026
Karen Gerwin, Flint, TX, 11.2 lbs bass caught Feb 15, 2026.
Archie Dor’e II, Natchitoches, LA, 10.8 lbs caught on Feb 21, 2026

The resort and Grand Bayou Reservoir District will pay for replicas of any bass caught at the lake that is
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. All five of these fishermen have chosen
to have a replica made of their bass under the resort’s lunker program.

Story shared by Faerie Sledge.
Photo credits Grand Bayou Resort staff.