Captain
Bradley Laningham

Member since January 2023 Lake Charles, United States
Background
Captain Bradley, a Lake Charles, Louisiana native, owns and operates Cat 5 Fishing Charters LLC.

Hey, I'm Captain Bradley Laningham

Lake Charles, United States
Background
Captain Bradley, a Lake Charles, Louisiana native, owns and operates Cat 5 Fishing Charters LLC.
Anglers Choice
87
Reviews
60
Fishing Reports
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Cat 5 Fishing Charters LLC

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
Angler's choice
Lake Charles
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Full moon and filets to take home
Full moon and filets to take home
Jul 11, 2025 Lake Charles
These trips were during the full moon phase and we still managed a few filets for our customers to take home. Fishing is about to back on full steam ahead again. Most fish were caught on live bait.
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Tough fishin but still catching
Tough fishin but still catching
Jun 26, 2025 Lake Charles
Its been tough the past few days. We are still catching fish but most are undersized or oversized. As it warms up so does the fishing. We are dodging rain storms everyday as well we are fishing rain or shine as long as its nothing crazy. Most fish has came from live bait the past few days.
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Tough fishin but still catching
Tough fishin but still catching
Jun 26, 2025 Lake Charles
Its been tough the past few days. We are still catching fish but most are undersized or oversized. As it warms up so does the fishing. We are dodging rain storms everyday as well we are fishing rain or shine as long as its nothing crazy. Most fish has came from live bait the past few days.
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Tough fishin but still catching
Tough fishin but still catching
Jun 26, 2025 Lake Charles
Its been tough the past few days. We are still catching fish but most are undersized or oversized. As it warms up so does the fishing. We are dodging rain storms everyday as well we are fishing rain or shine as long as its nothing crazy. Most fish has came from live bait the past few days.
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Tough fishin but still catching
Tough fishin but still catching
Jun 26, 2025 Lake Charles
Its been tough the past few days. We are still catching fish but most are undersized or oversized. As it warms up so does the fishing. We are dodging rain storms everyday as well we are fishing rain or shine as long as its nothing crazy. Most fish has came from live bait the past few days.
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Tough fishin but still catching
Tough fishin but still catching
Jun 26, 2025 Lake Charles
Its been tough the past few days. We are still catching fish but most are undersized or oversized. As it warms up so does the fishing. We are dodging rain storms everyday as well we are fishing rain or shine as long as its nothing crazy. Most fish has came from live bait the past few days.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great day at Hackberry.
Great day at Hackberry.
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Michael L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Guide and First Mate

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 16, 2025
Anyone interested in having a first class experience primarily for Specks, Reds, Flounder, Black Drum, and Sand Trout booking...
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Shelley P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Phenomenal First Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 10, 2025
Having never been fishing in the gulf, we booked a trip on a whim. Absolutely great agternoon hooking some legit reds. Only...
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Juan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025
Really enjoyed this trip. Our best yet. My friend and I took our two 10 year old novice anglers and we all caught multiple...
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James O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great half day! Wish we booked the whole day.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on November 8, 2025
We had a great time. Watching the smiles on our sons faces made my month
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Brooklinn H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 10, 2025
Had an awesome half day trip! Bradley is a great captain and was able to get us on large redfish first thing in the morning....
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