Make Texas Bass Fishing Bigger and Better!

Since 1986, the Texas Parks and Wildlife's popular Toyota ShareLunker program has been partnering with anglers to promote and enhance bass fishing in Texas. Each season (January 1 through December 31), anglers will have new and exciting opportunities to partner with ShareLunker and be recognized for their achievement and contributions all year long.

Join the pursuit and help make bass fishing bigger and better than ever before!

Brett Cannon

Angler Brett Cannon with his 13.37 pound ShareLunker! Entry #614

Share Your Lunker and Be Recognized!

Anglers who reel in any largemouth bass at least 8 lbs. or 24 inches can participate simply by entering their lunker catch information. Complete Entry Requirements online or in the new ShareLunker mobile app during the year-long season (January 1 through December 31).

All confirmed ShareLunker participants will receive a Catch Kit corresponding to their fish's weight class. Each Catch Kit includes an achievement decal, merchandise and other giveaways. Plus, everyone who enters will be included in a grand prize drawing to win a $5,000 shopping spree and other prizes! And, anglers who donate their 13 lb. or larger bass for spawning entered in an additional drawing to win a $5,000 shopping spree, VIP access to the Toyota ShareLunker Annual Awards event and other prizes. See official rules for both drawings.

Levels of Achievement

Lunker Legacy Class

Lunker Legacy Class

Want to be part of the ShareLunker legacy for generations to come? If you catch a 13+ pound bass and loan it to us during the spawning period (January-March), you support our selective breeding program and will be recognized as a member of the Lunker Legacy Class.

Lew's Legend Class

Lew's
Legend Class

Out of the millions of bass anglers in Texas, only a select few have ever crossed the 13-pound threshold. We recognize these anglers as part of the Lew's Legend Class.

Strike King Elite Class

Strike King
Elite Class

Anglers everywhere dream of catching a double-digit bass! When you reach that goal in Texas, you will be recognized in the Strike King Elite Class.

Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class

Bass Pro Shops
Lunker Class

Catch a lunker that is at least 8 lbs. or 24 inches to become part of the ShareLunker program and be recognized in the Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class.

Recent ShareLunkers

Browse the Texas ShareLunker Archives

Class Date Angler Name Weight Water Body
Legacy #663 03/12/2024 Larry Walker 13.83 O. H. Ivie
Strike King Elite 03/12/2024 Erik Peveto 11.04 Sam Rayburn
Bass Pro Shops Lunker 03/12/2024 Tyler Nugent Tankersley
Strike King Elite 03/11/2024 Joe Mack Newnham 12.06 O. H. Ivie
Strike King Elite 03/10/2024 Brady Stanford 12.72 O. H. Ivie

It's Easy to Enter Your Lunker!

Weigh

8 pounds or heavier

Measure

24 inches or larger

Snap

Prove it with photos

Submit

Enter online or mobile app

Science

Remove scales, and mail in

Need help measuring the length and weight of your Lunker or help with holding it until TPWD staff arrive? Visit one of our weigh and holding stations closest to your location.

Download the App

Download the free ShareLunker app to your phone before you head to the lake so you'll be ready to enter your lunker catch and stay up–to–date with the program. Learn more »

Hot Lakes

Are you planning your next Lunker fishing trip or want to see what your favorite lake is producing throughout the season? Check out the top 10 Lunker producing lakes this season! This data updates daily as new entries are approved.

O. H. Ivie

Current Entries

  • Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class: 3
  • Strike King Elite Class: 9
  • Legacy Class: 6

Lake Fork

Current Entries

  • Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class: 9
  • Strike King Elite Class: 5

J. B. Thomas

Current Entries

  • Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class: 1
  • Strike King Elite Class: 6
  • Legacy Class: 2

Toledo Bend

Current Entries

  • Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class: 7
  • Legacy Class: 1

Oak Creek

Current Entries

  • Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class: 6
  • Strike King Elite Class: 1

Sam Rayburn

Current Entries

  • Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class: 4
  • Strike King Elite Class: 1
  • Legacy Class: 1

Naconiche

Current Entries

  • Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class: 3
  • Strike King Elite Class: 1
  • Legacy Class: 1

Ray Roberts

Current Entries

  • Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class: 2
  • Strike King Elite Class: 2

Austin

Current Entries

  • Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class: 4

Lady Bird Lake

Current Entries

  • Bass Pro Shops Lunker Class: 2
  • Strike King Elite Class: 1

Stay connected!

Join the ShareLunker community! See who's catching lunkers, where they're being caught and how you can enter our giveaways. You can also learn how fisheries biologists are using angler-driven citizen science data, along with the most advanced fisheries science, to make bass fishing bigger and better.

Bigger Better Science

Find out how to send us your Lunker's DNA so the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. biologists can apply the most advanced scientific methods to make bass fishing bigger and better.

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