Fresh Lake Charles Fishing Reports

Weather Forecast, Lake Charles

Fishing Seasons & Latest Fishing Photos and Videos

July

July is all about fishing the deeper hot spots of the ship channel using both live bait and soft plastics. Schools of Reds and Specks are just waiting for you to reel them in.

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Fresh Fishing Reports from Lake Charles

Tough fishin but still catching

June 26, 2025

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.

Tough fishin but still catching

June 26, 2025

Tough fishin but still catching

June 26, 2025

Tough fishin but still catching

June 26, 2025

Tough fishin but still catching

June 26, 2025

Catching fish every day rain or shine

June 16, 2025

Most fish are being caught on live bait right now sometimes fishing birds with plastics but kost of the time throwing live shrimp

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What anglers said about fishing in Lake Charles

You will catch many fish but some won't be legal so don't be sad when they have to be thrown back. Enjoy the sport! You WILL get some legal fish. A good guide won't let you keep illegal fish. It's the law and it is not worth the fine!

5.0 / 5

Marsh Outfitters LLC

Full moon fishing 36 hours out from a major cold front and these guys put us on the fish for hours straight.

5.0 / 5

Full moon fishing 36 hours out from a major cold front and these guys put us on the fish for hours straight.

Gills & Bills Guide Service

Bring lots of water and sunscreen. Fish are always biting so you'll want to be on the water for quite some time.

5.0 / 5

Bring lots of water and sunscreen. Fish are always biting so you'll want to be on the water for quite some time.

High Tide Charters Wylie, TX

Bring plenty of water and go with an accomplished Captain like Captain Bradley with Cat 5 Fishing Charters LLC. He walks you through everything you will need and this was our first time as well.

5.0 / 5

Bring plenty of water and go with an accomplished Captain like Captain Bradley with Cat 5 Fishing Charters LLC. He walks you through everything you will need and this was our first time as well.

Cat 5 Fishing Charters LLC

Be sure to apply lots of sunscreen, wear a large brimmed hat, and long sleeve fishing shirt to protect from the sun. If you have issues tolerating extreme heat, bring shammies.

4.7 / 5

Be sure to apply lots of sunscreen, wear a large brimmed hat, and long sleeve fishing shirt to protect from the sun. If you have issues tolerating extreme heat, bring shammies.

Gills & Bills Guide Service United States

Bring sunscreen, snacks and plenty of beverages. Book your next trip with Gills and Bills.

5.0 / 5

Bring sunscreen, snacks and plenty of beverages. Book your next trip with Gills and Bills.

Gills & Bills Guide Service Henderson, TX

Bring clothes you can layer if it gets colder or hotter and bring a big cooler if you plan to take home your catch. Lake Charles was great and everyone was so nice and congenial.

5.0 / 5

Bring clothes you can layer if it gets colder or hotter and bring a big cooler if you plan to take home your catch. Lake Charles was great and everyone was so nice and congenial.