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The Toyota ShareLunker program continues to inspire countless fishing adventures. Imagine landing a 13+ lb. largemouth bass – what a thrilling way to start the new year!
Key Highlights from the 2024 Toyota ShareLunker Collection Season
| 2024 was another incredible year for the program, with numerous milestones achieved and unforgettable memories created, including: |
| 6 reservoirs delivered Legacy Class Lunkers (Fort Phantom Hill, Inks Lake, J.B. Thomas, O.H. Ivie, Sam Rayburn, Toledo Bend) |
| 3 new reservoirs with Legacy Class Lunkers (Fort Phantom Hill, Inks Lake, J.B. Thomas) |
| Angler Kyle Hall’s ShareLunker 665 (15.82 lb.) made the Texas Top 50 as the 37th heaviest all-time largemouth bass caught in Texas and was certified by the International Game and Fish Association (IGFA) as a new world record Florida Bass |
| Angler Kyle Hall recorded a Legacy Lunker in 3 consecutive seasons |
| Angler Larry R. Walker reeled in 2 Legacy Class Lunkers in 2024 |
| Anglers submitted over 650 ShareLunker entries during the year-round program, including 14 Lew’s Legend Class Lunkers (13+ lb.) |
How to Participate in ShareLunker Program
If you reel in a largemouth bass that’s at least 8 lb. or 24 in., you can participate. Simply enter your Lunker catch information online or on the ShareLunker mobile app during Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2025. Lunkers 13+ lb. that are caught during spawning season (Jan. 1–March 31) can be donated to the ShareLunker program – just call the mobile hotline at (903) 681-0550 and we’ll come pick it up!
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, qualified entries will be included in a grand prize drawing to win a $5,000 shopping spree and other prizes! And, if you share a 13+ lb. bass for spawning (must be caught between Jan. 1–March 31, 2025), you will be entered in an additional drawing to win a $5,000 shopping spree, VIP access to the Toyota ShareLunker Annual Awards event and a high-quality replica of your Lunker fish.
Information Source: TPWD
