Plan a Fishing Trip to Lake Charles, LA

4 guidesBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Lake Charles Right Now

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

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Prepare for Your Trip

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Things to Do in Lake Charles

Activities for your non-fishing days

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.