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.[…]
Calcasieu Lake
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.[…]
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
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Pick your days to fish Calcasieu in February
Calcasieu Lake trout bite best in February on pre-front days. There will be some big sow speckled trout landed this month.[…]
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Calcasieu’s flounder run peaks in November
The flounder run on Calcasieu Lake starts about mid-October, and the big fish will show up more in November.[…]
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Big Lake getting back to business in December
West Cove, Joe’s Cove should produce redfish and speckled trout for fishermen on Lake Calcasieu in December.[…]
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November wade-fishing at Calcasieu
For anglers who target big speckled trout at Calcasieu Lake, aka Big Lake, it is officially wading season this month.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF cautions boaters to be aware of restoration activities around Rabbit Island
The LDWF would like to caution Boaters in Calcasieu Lake’s West Cove should be aware of a sediment pipeline and sediment boom deployed near Rabbit Island.[…]
Newsletters
Solari and his “goal STAR” trout
John Solari explains how he caught his 2020 STAR champion 29-inch long, 8.27 pound speckled trout off Calcasieu Point.[…]