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Calcasieu Lake

Louisiana
183.59 km²
29.9319, -93.2941
10 species
NHD {CF7A2BC9-A5F1-44D2-9425-085B6D6D6063}
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About Calcasieu Lake

Calcasieu Lake is a natural lake or pond in Louisiana, United States. It covers approximately 183.59 km² (45365 acres). The lake centroid is located at 29.9319° N, 93.2941° W. 10 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Diverse
10 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Calcasieu Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 44m
Dawn11:46
Sunrise12:10
Sunset23:54
Dusk00:18

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  • Dawn11:16 – 13:10Excellent
  • Morning13:10 – 18:02Good
  • Midday18:02 – 20:54Calm
  • Afternoon20:54 – 22:54Good
  • Dusk22:54 – 00:48Excellent
  • Night00:48 – 11:16Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 09:12

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Calcasieu Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Calcasieu Lake include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, Chain Pickerel, and others. The list is based on species present in Louisiana waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Calcasieu Lake?

Calcasieu Lake covers approximately 183.59 square kilometres (45365 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Calcasieu Lake located?

Calcasieu Lake is located in Louisiana, United States, with its centroid at 29.9319°, -93.2941°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF