Lake Charles, LA Fishing Trip — July
Your Lake Charles, LA Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 90°F / Low 77°F5.8" rain · 17 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in July
9 speciesJuly Weather in Lake Charles
90°F
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
5.8"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
4 Guides Matched
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
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What to Bring
Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or lunch
- Cooler for your catch
- Motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
- Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
For inshore Fishing
- Light rain jacket
Louisiana Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.
Species Regulations
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum fork length
Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day, 2 per vessel per day
Size Limit:36-inch minimum fork length
Vessel limit applies even with multiple anglers. Be sure to measure fork length correctly.
Alligator Gar
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Anglers are restricted to using hook and line only to harvest alligator gar. Bowfishing is prohibited.
Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum, 27-inch maximum total length. Only one redfish over 27 inches may be retained per person per day.
Possession of redfish over the maximum size limit is prohibited. Check current LDWF regulations for any specific area closures or changes.










