I have lived in Texas for the past 29years, but grew up in Baker, Louisiana, and when it came to fishing, you would have to go either to Old River or to False River to fish. Then as I grew older and travelled more independently I found other areas to fish and started on Toledo Bend. I have a lakehouse on T. Bend 16 miles North of the Dam on the Louisiana side, and I fish a tournament trail on Rayburn and Toledo each year.
The fishing is good on Toledo but much better on Rayburn in Texas. The best way I found to learn about the lakes is to get with a guide or someone on the lake that needs a partner to spend some time on the lake learning what the fish are doing.
Oh by the way, "Go Tigers" that is not the way it is spelled in Louisiana, "Geaux Tigers"
Best of luck in your move and relocation.