Calcasieu Lake
Calcasieu Lake is a lake set in Louisiana. The main target species are Striped Bass, Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (8 species)
About the fishing here
The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.
For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Calcasieu Lake is a brackish lake located in southwest Louisiana, United States, located mostly within Cameron Parish. The Lake, also known as Big Lake to the local population, is paralleled on its west shore by Louisiana Highway 27, and is located about 17 mi (27 km) south of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The lake is the natural outlet of the Calcasieu River. Commercial traffic uses the Calcasieu Ship Channel that runs down the west side of lake Charles and on the southern end splits Lake Charles from West Cove and exits the lake passing St Johns Island.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Calcasieu Lake?
The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Common Carp.
Do you need a fishing license at Calcasieu Lake?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Calcasieu Lake?
Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Calcasieu Lake right now?
Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 75%.