Features
Pass through Big Lake structures to a redfish paradise
Big redfish commonly congregate on the downstream side of the Calcasieu Lake weirs waiting to snatch anything flowing to them.[…]
Calcasieu Lake
Fishing Hotspots
Anglers can rely on the West Cove to deliver trout
One of Erik Rue’s top choices for speckled trout fishing in April would be West Cove on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Moving into the fall, Calcasieu Lake fishing should greatly improve
In late summer and early fall, big bulls come in the Calcasieu Estuary to spawn said Tommy Adams of Fishing Tom Guide Service.[…]
Features
Join the Calcasieu club
Whether fishing marshes, the channel or in the Gulf, no telling what fish might bite on any summer day at Calcasieu Lake.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Spring trout fishing at Calcasieu Lake
The key factors in the search for spring trout are water temperature, water quality, wind, moving water and locating baitfish.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Wading for Calcasieu Lake specks
Many speckled trout, including some big ol’ yellowmouths, have been caught at Calcasieu Lake for many years during December.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
West Cove is where the specks stack up
Kirk Stansel of Hackberry Rod and Gun knows the potential this time of year for West Cove. It’s a gold mine for speckled trout.[…]
Features
Wade on in to catch big Calcasieu specks
Capt. Bruce Baugh is a local legend in Southwest Louisiana when it comes to wade fishing for the largest of Calcasieu Lake’s speckled trout.[…]
Features
Spot-tailed thunder at Calcasieu Lake
In late summer and early fall, massive redfish gather in enormous spawning schools around Calcasieu Pass and off the nearby beaches.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Big Lake fishermen can go for big trout or bunches
One of the biggest decisions an angler has to make at Big Lake in December is whether to target big fish or plenty.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Head to these spots for Calcasieu Lake reds and specks
Now that spring is here, Charter Boat Captain Vince Theriot is ready for the red-hot redfish fishing at Calcasieu Lake.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Worm your way to cold water trophy trout action
Capt. Adam Jaynes would strongly encourage you to wade if you are chasing after speckled trout this month at Big Lake.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Wading puts winter trout within easier reach of anglers
When targeting winter trout, Capt. Adam Jaynes believes wading puts the odds ever more in your favor of landing a trophy trout.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Fall flounder run in Sabine, Calcasieu is not to be missed
Don’t miss the November flounder run. Flounder take center stage at Sabine Lake and Calcasieu Lake as they migrate toward Gulf spawn.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Guide gives plenty of ‘love’ for October at Calcasieu Lake
Anglers can take advantage of changing October weather putting speckled trout and redfish on feeding binge at Calcasieu Lake.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Big Lake, Sabine spared severe fish kill
Sabine Lake and Lake Calcasieu were spared a severe fish kill by Winter Storm Uri because the fish have access to deep water.[…]