Lake Charles

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Freshwater fishing, brackish or saltwater fishing, pier fishing, and surf-fishing on the beaches. If you have a boat or if you’ve hired a guide, go fishing in the Gulf of Mexico or “deep-in-the-marsh.” Along the Creole Nature Trail, variety is the spice of life and the options are pretty much endless. Numerous waterways along the Creole Nature Trail offer perfect locations to drop a line, tip your sun hat forward, and wait for a nibble.

Lake Charles

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

For a list of local fishing guides, click the Visit Website button below. Note: Many also provide waterfowl hunting options in season.

Lake Charles

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Southwest Louisiana's subtropical climate leads to great fishing year-round. Peak times for speckled trout and redfish are March through October. Calcasieu Lake usually comes to its peak in the fall season, as flounder run, and schools of redfish are on the prow. and specks feed to survive the winter. Whether it's freshwater. saltwater, or that Cajun Grand Slam, fishermen find a good catch. and catch a good time!

1205 N Lakeshore Dr
Lake Charles, LA

All boat launch sites in Calcasieu and Cameron Parish are listed below. You can filter by freshwater, brackish, and saltwater. You may choose to bring your own boat to access the numerous excellent fishing opportunities to be had along the Creole Nature Trail. Freshwater fishermen have their choice: lakes, bayous, rivers and marshes offering unmatched variety and challenge. Excellent brackish and saltwater fishing is available in Calcasieu Lake (aka Big Lake), Prien Lake, and, of course, the Gulf of Mexico.

Cameron Parish

Louisiana, United States

The fishing opportunities in Louisiana's Outback are almost too numerous to relate - and it is the activity that is the most accessible to the most people. Your major choice is between freshwater or saltwater fishing. After that, you must decide if you want to fish from a boat or the shore. Surf fishing is excellent along the beaches and there are plenty of waterways along the Creole Nature Trail perfect for dropping a line.

1205 N Lakeshore Dr
Lake Charles, LA

Bass, crappie and catfish are on the platter for Calcasieu River, Sabine River, and other freshwater waterways. Spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, trick worms, craw worms and crankbaits will help anglers lure in the big one. Brackish waters like Prien Lake and the southern portion of the Calcasieu River, offer a variety of catshes such as croaker, redfish, specks, flounder and black drum. Lures used for saltwater fishing are usually the most attractive to fish in these waters. Saltwater action is great at Saltwater Barrier, Calcasiou Lake and, of course, the Gulf of Mexico Be sure and bait your line with plastic grubs, Johnson spoons and plastic shad looking lures to catch snapper, mackerel or amberjack

1205 N Lakeshore Dr
Lake Charles, LA

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1213 N Lakeshore Dr
Lake Charles, LA

All persons 16 years of age and older must have a valid Louisiana fishing license in their possession.You can purchase recreational hunting and fishing licenses through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries online, 24/7/365. Licenses can also be purchased in-state at most sporting goods stores and Wal-Mart locations. For licensing requirements, please visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.

2740 Ruth St
Sulphur, LA

Feel inspired and amazed as the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road leads you into the unsurpassed splendor of Louisiana's renowned coastal wetlands, wildlife refuges, and rippling marshes. Download our free tour app to fully appreciate the surrounding wildlife such as alligators, birding and crabbing/shrimping. The Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point, a free attraction, is the perfect place to start your exploration.