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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My Charter Listing

Cat 5 Fishing Charters LLC

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
Angler's choice
Lake Charles
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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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
Photos & videos by reviewers (187)
Great day at Hackberry.
Great day at Hackberry.
October fishing trip
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Angler rating
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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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Aaron A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip was great! You must book!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 9, 2025
Capt Bradley and his nephew was nothing short of amazing to fish with. Put us on the fish early on and was patient with my...
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Erik S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 boats for large group

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 6, 2025
Captain Bradley coordinated a great group of knowledgeable guides to take our large group out on Big Lake.ย  Guides were friendly...
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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
Overall

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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Larry J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Day was great, accommodations were outstanding

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 1, 2025
Bradley was great and provided us with an outstanding trip.ย  He was knowledgeable about the lake, where to find fish, had...
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