Toledo Bend - Lost Frontier Paddling Trail

Trail Access

Navigating the Trail

Trail Length: 5.3 miles
Float Time: 2-3 hours (depending on water level, route taken, wind speed, and time spent doing other activities like fishing)
Please note: Watch for motor boats.

Trail Description

Nestled in quiet Carrice Creek, Lost Frontier is a wonderful beginner trail and great place to paddle on windy days. A sandy swim beach and nearby amenities makes it ideal for family trips with the kids. Nature lovers will appreciate the abundant wildlife, native aquatic plants, and creek-side forest native to this area of deep East Texas. It's also known for some of the best bream fishing on the lake.
Skill Level: Beginner

Private Property

Respect private property by not trespassing or littering and keeping noise levels down. Any use of private river banks or lake shore without permission of the landowner can be considered trespassing. Under Texas Penal Code (§30.05), criminal trespass occurs when one enters property after receiving notice not to enter. Notice includes verbal notice, a fence, sign(s), purple paint on posts or trees, or the visible presence of crops grown for human consumption.

Trail Map

Texas Paddling Trail Finder

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Things to Do and See

Fishing and Wildlife

Birdwatching is good all year long. Summertime species include wood ducks, egrets, herons, buntings and storks. Sparrows, mallards, pintails and teals are wintertime inhabitants. Other wildlife present includes squirrel, raccoon, deer, coyote, opossum and feral hog. Remember to keep a safe distance between you and wildlife.

Largemouth bass are the most popular game fish at Toledo Bend. Small lures such as jigs, plastic worms, spinner baits and light-line are generally recommended. Plenty of bluegill and sunfish are present and provide excellent fishing, especially for youth or inexperienced anglers. White bass, crappie and catfish can also be caught. Check Weekly Fishing Reports for timely updates.

Rentals and Shuttles

Toledo Bend Kayak Rental LLC
(936) 201-6495

Partnership

This trail was made possible through a partnership between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Sabine County, and Sabine River Authority.