Recent tournament weights and verified trophy bass submissions are among the components Bassmaster evaluates when putting together its annual list of America’s Top 100 bass lakes. Tommy Martin (left) and his son, Blake, reeled in these whoppers while competing in the “The Grand Slam” event on Sam Rayburn earlier this year. ‘Rayburn is ranked No. 7 among the Central Region’s Top 25. Seven other Texas lakes made the list. (Brandon Belt Fishing)