Plan a Fishing Trip to Lake Charles, LA

4 guidesBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Lake Charles Right Now

Redfish
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Trolling, Jigging
King Mackerel
ExcellentVarious
Spotted Seatrout
ExcellentVarious
Black Drum
ExcellentVarious
Red Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Cobia
ExcellentVarious
Alligator Gar
ExcellentVarious
Flounder
GoodVarious

What to Bring

Check with Lake Charles guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Louisiana Fishing License

License: Louisiana Fishing License

In Lake Ouachita and its tributaries, the daily take and possession limit for black bass (largemouth, spotted, smallmouth, and Guadalupe bass, singly or in combination) is 6, only one of which may exceed 17 inches total length.