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Grosse Savanne Lodge
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
Lush marsh, luxurious accommodations, succulent meals, intuitive guides - these first class amenities could only mean one thing - Grosse Savanne Waterfowl & Wildlife Lodge!
Visit Lake Charles - Louisiana's Playground
True Sportsman's Paradise
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
The building that we refer to as the Lodge is nestled in the Southwest corner of Louisiana in the heart of Cameron Parish (county). Its location at the end of the highway in a small rural settlement referred to as “Big Pasture”, gives it the name “Grosse Savanne” when translated to the French language. Easily accessible from Interstate 10, the Lodge is midway between Houston and New Orleans approximately 20 minutes south of Lake Charles, LA. This 12,000 square foot mansion in the marsh elegantly sits elevated above the landscape providing the best possible amenities for you to use as a base camp to explore the property.
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Catch and Cook with Chef Matt Whitney
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
Grosse Savanne now has two prime bass fishing areas available for your enjoyment. Within walking distance of the Lodge is a 70 acre lake, in a marsh style setting, that is fully stocked with native/florida cross largemouth bass. Approximately 30 minutes from the Lodge is our newest and proudest addition to our bass fishing program. What we refer to as Miller's Lake, is a 484 acre bass fisherman's dream. With over 7 miles of canals and winding trails through marsh flats over 3 foot deep, you are sure to have a bass fishing experience of a lifetime. This impoundment is quickly becoming the most talked about bass fishing opportunity in the state of Louisiana.
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Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
The saltwater fishing opportunities for our guests at Grosse Savanne are almost too numerous to list. Because fishing is such an integral part of our programming, we provide a number of resources for our guests, including expert guides to the marsh, Calcasieu Estuary, or the near coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Grosse Savanne borders the finest saltwater fishing lake in the state-and possibly the finest coastal saltwater estuary in the country. Affectionately referred to by locals as "Big Lake," Calcasieu Lake is blessed with trophy speckled trout, drag stripping red fish, and giant flounder.
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Alligator Hunting
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
Experience the tradition of alligator hunting in south Louisiana that only a few are allowed to enjoy. Since tags are not available to the general public in Louisiana, Grosse Savanne has created a package that allow its guests to participate in the harvest of over 200 alligators in 10 action packed days. If you want the adrenaline rush of pulling up an unpredictable toothy marsh creature within inches of your feet, then Grosse Savanne is the place for you. Whether you boat ride through a maze of marsh canals and trails, or get off the beaten path into our agriculture fields, you are sure to make memories of a lifetime.
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Waterfowl Hunting
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
Located at the end of the Mississippi Flyway, Grosse Savanne’s 50,000 acre land holding offers a blend of fresh and brackish marshes, rice fields, and coastal prairies for your hunting enjoyment. With two degreed wildlife biologist on staff, Grosse Savanne is constantly working towards creating the best waterfowl habitat possible. Professional guides and their dogs make each hunt a memorable one. Mallards, pintail, gadwall, teal, and a variety of divers are just a few of the species that will fill your bag limit. Along with fabulous duck populations, white fronted geese and snow geese abound on the property. Traditional Louisiana waterfowl hunting awaits you and your guests at Grosse Savanne Lodge.
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Fresh marshes, brackish marshes, coastal prairies, and agricultural lands
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
Don’t mistake us for your typical guide service. Grosse Savanne is much more than that. It’s a 5 star experience that gives you a glimpse into our unique Southwestern Louisiana lifestyle. It’s a lifestyle that only a few can enjoy. It’s talented, professional guides with local and regional knowledge, it’s tenured wildlife biologists, it’s veteran farmers, it’s Cajun cowboys, all entrusted to manage the land and set the table for your once in a lifetime adventure. It’s who we are and what we do 365 days a year. Living, working, and enjoying the land, “Our Season Never Ends”.
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Grosse Savanne Eco-Tours
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
Birding and nature enthusiasts who visit Grosse Savanne Eco-tours will experience why others have proclaimed Southwest Louisiana as one of the top 10 birding areas in the United States. Over 400 species of birds migrate to and through the area. Whether your interest is spending the day leisurely exploring one of our private nature trails, taking a private boat tour in our secluded marshes, or spending the day in a blind waiting for that perfect photograph of a roseate spoonbill, we can provide various wildlife viewing and educational experiences.
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Grosse Savanne Lakeside Lodge
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
Are you ready to enjoy the South Louisiana Experience, but would rather a quiet, less formal evening on the banks of Calcasieu Lake? Then Grosse Savanne Lakeside is your place. Formerly Big Lake Guide Service Lodge, Grosse Savanne Lakeside is a great addition to the already incredible Grosse Savanne Experience. This 3,000 square feet duplex style lodge is capable of sleeping 6 guests on each side. Each side, the Redfish and the Bluefish, is fully furnished with 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, along with a living room and kitchen. Both units share a covered porch and screened patio with an incredible view of Calcasieu Lake. Barbeque pits, televisions, and wifi are also provided. After a night of relaxation in the Lodge, at sunrise you can walk across the yard to our private dock where guides will be waiting to take you on your saltwater fishing adventure. Upon completion of your fishing trip guides will process fish while you clean up or shower prior to departure.
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Corporate Events, Retreats, Executive Meetings
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
Let Grosse Savanne host your next executive getaway, corporate retreat, or team building exercise. Grosse Savanne is the perfect destination to combine business with pleasure. Impress the guests of your next business meeting with a taste of bass fishing, red-fishing, waterfowl hunting, skeet shooting, or eco-tours. Our lodge provides the perfect quiet and casual setting for you to conduct business related matters. Conversations can continue into our dining room with southern meals catered to suit your event. The blend of great accommodations, fine dining, and your choice of outdoor activities will surely have a lasting impact with your colleagues and clients.
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Louisiana At It's Finest!
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
Do you have an outdoor product that you would like to showcase? There’s no better place to photograph your product performing in an outdoor setting than Grosse Savanne. Our unique and diverse landscape provides a variety of photographic opportunities. Saltwater marsh, freshwater marsh, cypress swamp, rice fields, coastal prairies, and pine savannahs can all be found on Grosse Savanne properties. Combine some of the most epic sunrises and sunsets with these types of landscapes to produce that perfect catalog image. Boats, baits, ice chests, outdoor apparel, whatever the product, let Grosse Savanne host your next photo shoot. All your company will need to do is show up with cameras in hand and we will take care of the rest.
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The Lodge at Grosse Savanne
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
The Lodge at Grosse Savanne is no doubt an impressive structure to behold. But, what makes this place truly special is the 50,000 acres of land that surrounds it. Our expanse of eco-diversity at Grosse Savanne is second to none. Fresh marshes, brackish marshes, coastal prairies, and agricultural lands are all found on the property.
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World class water-fowling, fresh and saltwater fishing, alligator hunting, and eco-tours
1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA
In addition, our close proximity to Calcasieu Lake and the near coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico only add to the outdoor recreational opportunities. That is why we say; there is no other place in the world where you can experience a combination of world class water-fowling, fresh and saltwater fishing, alligator hunting, and eco-tours out of the same door, the same day.