Calcasieu Lake

Species at Calcasieu Lake

Red drumSpotted seatroutBlack drumSouthern flounderSheepsheadAlligator gar+4 more in the app

Map

Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →

Nearby waters

1. Hog Island Gully Canalcanal5.2 km
2. Browns Lakelake7.0 km
3. Portie Lakelake7.0 km
4. Black Lake Bayouriver7.4 km
5. Calcasieu Ship Channelcanal7.4 km
6. Alkali Ditchcanal10 km
7. Brown Lakelake11 km
8. Black Lakelake12 km

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About Calcasieu Lake

Anglers know Calcasieu Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked lakes of Louisiana, United States. The standard playbook on a lake this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Calcasieu Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.

Reference: Wikipedia

Fishing Techniques

• For Red drum

  When fishing structure, cast upcurrent and let your bait naturally drift down.

• For Spotted seatrout

  Look for areas with current and structure, such as points, oyster bars, and grass edges, as spotted seatrout often ambush prey in these locations.

• For Black drum

  Black drum often feed near the bottom, so use a Carolina rig or fish a jig slowly along the structure.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Calcasieu Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Calcasieu Lake, make sure your licence covers Louisiana, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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