🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Charles?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Charles , LA : Largemouth bass - 1,249 reported catches Red drum - 961 reported catches Black drum - 400 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 218 reported catches Alligator gar - 153 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lake Charles fishing reports?

The latest Lake Charles , LA fishing reports are: @trevormiller4981 reported a nice Green sunfish . @derekdrositis reported a nice Spot croaker at Bowtie Marina . @chevisedwards reported a nice Black drum at Browns Lake . @BigDrewski reported a nice Black drum at Devils Elbow . @chevisedwards reported a nice Black drum at Browns Lake . .

Fishing in Lake Charles, LA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lake Charles, Louisiana?

Anglers in Lake Charles , LA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Charles , Devils Elbow , Henderson Bayou , Prien Lake , Indian Bay .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Lake Charles?

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Louisiana, United States

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Top fish species in Lake Charles

Latest Lake Charles fishing reports

Green sunfish

10 in · 1 lb

Spot croaker

Bowtie Marina

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Black drum

Browns Lake

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Black drum

Devils Elbow

18 in · 4 lb 6 oz

Black drum

Browns Lake

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Black drum

Browns Lake

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Largemouth bass

Coulee Hippolyte

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Largemouth bass

Coulee Hippolyte

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Largemouth bass

Coulee Hippolyte

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Black drum

Browns Lake

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Fishing regulations in Lake Charles

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Louisiana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Lake Charles fishing

Anglers in Lake Charles, LA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Charles, Devils Elbow, Henderson Bayou, Prien Lake, and Indian Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Lake Charles, LA:

Largemouth bass - 1,249 reported catches
Red drum - 961 reported catches
Black drum - 400 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 218 reported catches
Alligator gar - 153 reported catches

The latest Lake Charles, LA fishing reports are:

@trevormiller4981 reported a nice Green sunfish.
@derekdrositis reported a nice Spot croaker at Bowtie Marina.
@chevisedwards reported a nice Black drum at Browns Lake.
@BigDrewski reported a nice Black drum at Devils Elbow.
@chevisedwards reported a nice Black drum at Browns Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Lake Charles, LA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: