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January 21, 2026
/Calcasieu Lake

Calcasieu Lake

Fishing Hotspots

Moving into the fall, Calcasieu Lake fishing should greatly improve

October 16, 2025 John N. Felsher

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

July 25, 2025 John N. Felsher

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

March 6, 2025 Christopher Harp

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

December 7, 2024 Don Shoopman

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

April 5, 2024 Don Shoopman

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

March 22, 2024 Christopher Harp

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

July 21, 2023 John N. Felsher

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

December 8, 2022 Capt. Adam Jaynes

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

April 2, 2022 Don Shoopman

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

February 6, 2022 Capt. Adam Jaynes

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

November 19, 2021 Capt. Adam Jaynes

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

October 29, 2021 Capt. Adam Jaynes

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

October 8, 2021 Don Shoopman

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

March 9, 2021 Capt. Adam Jaynes

Sabine Lake and Lake Calcasieu were spared a severe fish kill by Winter Storm Uri because the fish have access to deep water.[…]

Fishing Hotspots

Pick your days to fish Calcasieu in February

January 31, 2021 Capt. Adam Jaynes

Calcasieu Lake trout bite best in February on pre-front days. There will be some big sow speckled trout landed this month.[…]

Fishing Hotspots

Calcasieu’s flounder run peaks in November

November 19, 2020 Dora Lambert

The flounder run on Calcasieu Lake starts about mid-October, and the big fish will show up more in November.[…]

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