March 18, 2009

As mentioned in the last report, conditions have been unusually favorable for late winter and early spring fishing.  In addition, fishing had been outstanding over the winter and remained good.  Well, fast forward a few weeks and we have accelerated the action a bit...GREAT FISHING HAS ARRIVED!!! Big catches are becoming much more common as water temps have risen over the last few weeks and some balmy weather has arrived.  Fair weather days are producing fantastic catches of a nice mixed bag of trout, reds and flounder.  Poorer weather has resulted in fewer trout, but great catches of reds and flounder.  In other words, the fish are biting.

We are looking forward to another great season on Calcasieu Lake.  April is just around the corner and we should start seeing some trophy sized sow specks on a regular basis for the next three months.  Topwater action, while not at a fever pitch just yet, is right around the corner and will erupt with a few more degrees added to the water temperature.  Fishing will continue to improve along with the weather as we draw closer to summer, but now is a great time to fish as the crowds are still light and the fish are plentiful already. 

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great fishing, excellent food and a fun, family friendly lodge atmosphere, we are the answer.  Whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the fish are biting and the season looks very promising.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu Charters for a good time you won't soon forget.  

For fishing, our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines.  They easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.

Book early for preferred dates!!!

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

Feb 5th, 2009

Another great year is in the books.  2008 was one heck of a good fishing year, similar to the previous two years and it also offered some of the best specklebelly goose hunting ever for us.  So we look back fondly on 2008, it offered many lasting memories of great trips with a ton of fantastic guests.  Now we look forward to doing it all over again, only better!

But first, before all the hustle and bustle of the new fishing season, before we start planning any assaults on big trout, schooling reds, jetty action, teal season or hear the first specklebellies on a cool October morning...one important season must not be overlooked!

WIFE SEASON...opens Feb 1. and runs a full 28 days. Limit 1.  

Although the limit is 1, points accumulate during this time period to be used at a later date!

Now we can talk fishing!

It is a bit unusual long term, but has happened a couple times in the last ten or twelve years where there has been minimal rainfall and mild temperatures have persisted over the area for long periods during winter.  That is the case this winter.  With rainfall well below average, Calcasieu Lake has remained clear and salty for the entire winter.  Fishing has been outstanding all winter and continues at this writing to be very good for both speckled trout and redfish.  Of course, you have to take into consideration the days when the north winds drop water levels and churn the mud bottoms into a froth.  Those have been tough for trout, we'll call em "redfish days".  The rest of the days have been pretty reliable for both species.

As the month of March nears, water temps will be rising again to levels that will encourage a little faster metabolism for the target species.  The daily bite will get better and better and the next thing you know it will be summer again.  There will be lots of fish caught well before that gets here though.  Bottom line is, if you want to go fishing then load up and lets get out there.  Yes, it will get easier as the temps rise and the fish will be plentiful this summer, but they are also plentiful right now, the crowds are light and we have openings on short notice.  If you want to make a trip a little later this spring or even during the summer, I suggest getting some dates reserved early while there are a few choices, especially if you have a large group or need to come on a weekend.

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great fishing, excellent food and a fun family friendly lodge atmosphere, we are the answer.  Whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the fish are biting and the season looks very promising.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu Charters for a good time you won't soon forget.  

For fishing, our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines.  They easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.

Book early for preferred dates!!!

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

Dec 24th, 2008

First of all Merry Christmas to everyone, we are very appreciative of the support we have received from our customers over the years and look forward to serving you in the future.  Tina and I and the staff here at Calcasieu Charter Service send the best of holiday wishes to you and your families.

As for the hunting and fishing report, all I can say it that it has been an excellent season.  The fishing has been nothing short of fantastic for all of 2008 and continues up until this report.  Big catches have been the norm on most every outing, with very few mediocre trips.  Speckled trout and redfish have been extremely plentiful this season and even as the year comes to a close, exceptional fishing continues.  I would expect the fishing to slow a bit about mid January, especially for trout, but the reds should still be available throughout the winter.  We are very blessed to live in a place where the natural bounty is so great!  The hunting has been very good as well.  Our duck numbers are in line with the past few years, maybe even up just a bit...those numbers should increase as the season end nears as winter rains will push many ducks into the fields where we hunt.  In addition, the goose numbers are fantastic.  We have already surpassed last years total on geese and we still have about half a season to go. WOW!!!  The good news is that we still have a few openings during January if you want to get a group together and make a hunt.

Special thanks goes out to all the Capt.'s and hunting guides that have made Calcasieu Charters a destination for thousands of guests this season...Capt.Jake Longenbaugh, Capt. John Saucier, Capt. Jacob Guillory, Capt. Bryan Branch, Capt. Shane Himel, Capt. Steve Stroderd, Capt. Jack Corbello as well as Richie Koonce, Shanon Vallette, Brent Louviere, and Andrew Leblanc...we appreciate your hard work guys!!!

Here is what we offer...

November 17, 2008

Quick update!

Cast and blast has arrived and the success ratio has been excellent.  Easy duck and goose shooting in the mornings and excellent fishing in the afternoons.  Lots of specklebelly geese as usual, along with some teal, pintails and a few mallards have been the norm lately in the blinds.  Switch gears after lunch and we have been filling the coolers with big catches of schooling trout and redfish in the afternoons.  We expect the action to continue solid throughout the end of the first split later this month.  Fishing will remain very good for the next month or so between weather systems. 

We offer 15 pit blinds spread over thousands of acres of the best SW Louisiana hunting grounds.  "In your face" decoying Specklebelly geese are our specialty, but lots of mallards, pintails and teal help fill our straps as well.  Our mixed bag hunting is an exceptional and unique experience you won't soon forget.  The fishing, lets just leave it at phenominal!  Not many places can you have the opportunity to kill ducks and geese in the same hunt and then go out and spend the afternoon catching reds and specks.  Yes, I said catching and killing...not hunting and fishing, and we can back it up.  Did we mention the food???  Second to none!  Outdoorsmen and women from all over the country have already enjoyed these type of trips this season and there is more to come...so pick up that phone and get your trip scheduled!  We still have a few openings for small groups in the first split of the season and more for the second split. 

October 25th, 2008

We have basicaly completed all of our hurricane repairs and have been turning out great fishing trips on a daily basis the last few days after a slow down last week with some high winds.  The recent cool fronts have done their job of driving shrimp from the marshes and wow, what a result it has made.  Big schools of speckled trout and some nice weather has made for very easy fishing and quick limits.

We have almost two weeks before duck season arrives and lots more fishing to do, but still have a few openings the first week of November if you would like to get in a last minute trip before the waterfowl season.  Once the season opens we will mainly run our fishing trips in the afternoons for the most part.  You can expect good catches of speckled trout as long as the weather remains relatively good and usually count on the reds and flounder to pick up the slack when the winds get too high for the open waters.  Schooling fish will continue to be thick following each passing front for the next 4-6 weeks.

As for the ducks and geese, they are a coming!  Recent trips to the fields for blind preparation has uncovered lots of specklebelly geese arriving to our freshly cut rice fields and as soon as the water is in the fields in the next few days, we will see the ducks and geese piling in.  It looks to be another good opener this year and we expect a solid season.

We still have a few openings for small groups in the first split of the season and more for the second split.  Now is the time to secure your hunting spots!  In addition, we will once again offer our very popular "cast and blast" packages that combine the best of what we have to offer.  Spend the morning in the field targeting ducks and geese and the afternoon on the lake catching speckled trout and redfish.  Southwest Lousiana is one of the only places you can experience the combination of those four species and others!!!

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great hunting or fishing, whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the fish are biting and the birds are arriving here in big numbers.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu Charters for a good time you won't soon forget.  

For fishing, our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines.  They easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.

For waterfowl hunting, our combo duck and goose hunts are some of the finest available in the south.  Hunting from comfortable, dry pit blinds easily accessible by 4 wheeler ensures a safe, comfortable, rewarding hunt for all ages of hunters.  Our experienced guides are masterful callers and put the birds "in your face" in a way you won't experience in many other places.  Limited slots remain available throughout our season.  Call early for the best times.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

September 30, 2008

THE BAD NEWS

Quick update on our status after the hurricane parade this month.  Hurricane Gustav gave us a scare but ended up a clean miss to our area.  Ike was a different story...as the predictions were for a clean miss.  Then guess what, just as with Hurricane Rita only three years ago, Ike began to make its move closer to our area.  The immense storm brought the water levels up to Hurricane Rita proportions in our area and delivered a big punch.  While we suffered from extreme flooding, our friends to the west between here and west of Galveston took the brunt of the storm. Destruction in our parish is widespread from flooding and devastating as you head south and west from our location along the coastal plain.  It can be deceiving to ride through greater Lake Charles as it looks normal in most places, but detour through low lying and coastal areas and you will see the aftermath.

THE GOOD NEWS

We feel extremely fortunate to report that our situation is much better than most.  With a great deal of effort put into storm preparation, we manage to save all of our stuff.  Waist deep water in our first floor gameroom, office and supply room made quite a mess, but it has been cleaned up and repairs nearly 100% complete.  Painting and some finish work is taking place at this time and should be complete in only a few days.  We are once again available for full service operation and hope our guests will be ready to fish and hunt in the coming months.

THE SILVER LINING

Despite the flooding and destruction, the fish didn't seem to notice.  We have had a handful of trips run in the last week or so and the reports are extremely good.  It has been relatively easy limits of whatever your target species is for the day.  Lots of specks, great flounder fishing and phenominal redfishing have been the norm.  As with post Rita efforts, we would expect the fishing to remain strong for quite some time.  So if you are able, we are ready!   The fishing is great and our guides could really use the work.

THE SALE

Our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225/250 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines and easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.  Our new addition gives us a bit over 4000 sq ft for your enjoyment and boasts a large dining area, three large sitting and TV rooms as well as a gaming area with a card table and pool table.  It is a great place to relax and unwind from life's daily stresses.

THANK YOU!

To those that called and checked on us and offered a helping hand, Tina and I and all the staff appreciate your concern and send out a heartfelt thank you!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

June 19, 2008

The excellent summer fishing continues as the winds have finally subsided.  While the fishing has been good all month, it has shown a marked improvement in the last week as calm conditions allow our guides to access areas that had been tough to fish under windy conditions for the last month. 

Reds and specks are being caught daily in good numbers and should provide excellent action for the remainder of the summer.  Large schools of fish are being found in all areas of the lake and they are feeding aggressively on shrimp, pogies and mullet.  Large trout to 7 lbs are being caught regularly by our boats using plastics and some topwaters.  We continue to use plastics as our bait of choice and have not found it necessary to use live bait although that could change in the coming months. 

The next few weeks are transitional as the trout begin to move back to cooler and deeper waters of the ship channel and gulf beaches for the summer.  This is an excellent time for catching big numbers of trout and reds as they will get stacked up along deep structures and offer easy catching for even the most novice angler.  Now (July and August) is the time to bring the family and beginning anglers.

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great fishing, whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the bite is here.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu for a good time.  Also, don't forget about our late summer fishing, it is hot like the weather and the crowds disappear!

Our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225/250 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines and easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.  Our new addition gives us a bit over 4000 sq ft for your enjoyment and boasts a large dining area, three large sitting and TV rooms as well as a gaming area with a card table and pool table.  It is a great place to relax and unwind from life's daily stresses.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

May 19, 2008

The summer bite is coming.  Steady fishing over the past week looks to signal a beginning to the summer season.  Despite some poor weather and high winds the bite has remained solid.  Good numbers of nice sized trout have come to the docks daily.  Schooling fish under the birds have made for easy catching on some days while other days have been spent over the reefs jigging up the trout and redfish.

I think we will start to see the daily winds diminish in the next week or so and the hot and calm days of summer will slowly begin.  If you haven't scheduled a trip for summer, now is the time to do it.  We still have a few openings in the coming weeks and we are confident we can put your group on a bunch of fish.   The topwater action has heated up a bit recently and some solid fish are being brought in regularly.  Trophies are present if you want to spend the time chasing them.  That action should peak out in the next three to four weeks as the major spawn will have occurred and the big trout will begin to move back towards the gulf for the summer.

Soft plastics have been the bait of choice lately.  Norton Sand Eel Jrs and Bull Minnows rigged on 1/4 and 3/8 ounce leadheads have accounted for the majority of our catches.  Mirrolure Top and She Dogs along with Super Spooks have been our favorite topwaters.  I'd keep those close as the winds calm in the following weeks. 

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great fishing, whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the bite is here.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu for a good time.  Also, don't forget about our late summer fishing, it is hot like the weather and the crowds disappear!

Our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225/250 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines and easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.  Our new addition gives us a bit over 4000 sq ft for your enjoyment and boasts a large dining area, three large sitting and TV rooms as well as a gaming area with a card table and pool table.  It is a great place to relax and unwind from life's daily stresses.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

April 29th, 2008 Report

Hello everyone, it has been a few months since I posted any reports but the action hasn't stopped.  We've been very busy this spring preparing for the upcoming season and it is now upon us.  The outlook is bright for the 2008 season and we are very thankful to you, our customers, that have supported us in the past and look forward to continuing those relationships in the future.  We hope you have all been well.

Here is a quick rundown of the recent activity since my last report...

The cold water temperatures at the end of winter slowed the trout fishing a bit, but the redfish action remained very strong over the last few months.  Spring rains slowed the trout fishing a bit in March but again, the redfish action remained strong.  The weather has been a bit extraordinary this spring, with lots of wind and rain which has often hampered our efforts...but each time some weather event has passed, the redfish have been there to pick up the slack.  However, as we move into the month of May, the trout fishing has come on strong with some great recent catches and even some trophy specks blasting at topwaters...and the redfishing is still strong!  Fishing action has truly been very impressive over the last couple of years and it appears that this season will be no different in that respect.  These are the good ole days, get out and enjoy them!

While the next couple of weeks will likely offer a few more windy days and maybe even a few storms, that will soon be behind us and the summer pattern will set in.  And when it does...hang on!!!  There have been plenty of specks and reds throughout the Calcasieu Estuary in the past few weeks and they have been very cooperative for our anglers.  Now is the time for trophy trout fishing if that is your game.  Give us a call as we still have a few openings in May and a few in June when the big ones are caught.

If you just want to make a trip and catch a box full of fish, we can provide that as well.  Schooling fish have been abundant and should continue to produce great catches in the coming months on a very consistent basis.  Summer and fall months are the best times for consistent action.  Get your group together and give us a call...weekend openings are disappearing fast and if you must have one, book it now as they are getting scarce already.

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great fishing, whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the bite is here.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu for a good time.  Also, don't forget about our late summer fishing, it is hot like the weather and the crowds disappear!

Our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225/250 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines and easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.  Our new addition gives us a bit over 4000 sq ft for your enjoyment and boasts a large dining area, three large sitting and TV rooms as well as a gaming area with a card table and pool table.  It is a great place to relax and unwind from life's daily stresses.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Dec 5, 2007 Report

The last month and a half has been a blur of fins and feathers at Calcasieu Charters.  The fishing and hunting has been extremely good and it is still happening.  The fishing is extraordinary and weather permitting, can just be called "catching" right now as it is really that good.  As for the hunting, the first split of the season was very successful for our guests.  The second split looks extremely good as many new birds arrived in the last few days of the first split and should provide some great hunts when the season resumes.

We still have a few spots available for an excellent holiday season fishing trip before the second split kicks off on the 15th of December. In addition, we will be offering afternoon fishing for our guests during the hunting season as part of our cast and blast packages which have been tremendously successful this season.  We also have some scattered dates available for hunting in the second split.

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great hunting or fishing, whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the fish are biting and the birds are here in big numbers.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu Charters for a good time you won't soon forget.  

For fishing, our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines.  They easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.

For waterfowl hunting, our combo duck and goose hunts are some of the finest available in the south.  Hunting from comfortable, dry pit blinds easily accessible by 4 wheeler ensures a safe, comfortable, rewarding hunt for all ages of hunters.  Our experienced guides are masterful callers and put the birds "in your face" in a way you won't experience in many other places.  Limited slots remain available throughout our season.  Call early for the best times.

We look forward to hearing from you!   

Thanks,

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

Oct. 21, 2007 Report

The transition from summer to fall has begun and the fishing is still crazy good!  This sounds like a repeat of past months reports, and it is...the fishing is fantastic!  About the only thing changing from month to month is the location of our catches.   We have moved back inshore for the year to the inside waters of Calcasieu Lake.  While we will miss going south towards the gulf until next summer, we relish the short runs and cooperative schooling fish closer to our docks.

Daily catches are as high or higher than they have been all year and can often include big catches of both redfish and speckled trout.  Past weeks have provided many, many days with limit catches of both species...truly world class "catching".  The great fishing should continue into the next month as water temperatures fall and the shrimp continue to leave the marshes, triggering what is perhaps the greatest spectacle on Calcasieu Lake...schooling fish throughout the entire estuary. 

We have a handful of spots remaining for some incredible fishing trips before we turn our attention to the upcoming first split of the waterfowl season which opens Nov 10th and runs until Dec 2nd.  We will resume morning fishing trips until the 14th of December and then reopen the hunting on the 15th until Jan 20th.  We will be offering afternoon fishing for our guests during the hunting season as part of our cast and blast packages which are wildly popular and tremendously successful.

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great hunting or fishing, whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the fish are biting and the birds are arriving in big numbers.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu Charters for a good time you won't soon forget.  

For fishing, our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines.  They easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.

For waterfowl hunting, our combo duck and goose hunts are some of the finest available in the south.  Hunting from comfortable, dry pit blinds easily accessible by 4 wheeler ensures a safe, comfortable, rewarding hunt for all ages of hunters.  Our experienced guides are masterful callers and put the birds "in your face" in a way you won't experience in many other places.  Limited slots remain available throughout our season.  Call early for the best times.

We look forward to hearing from you!   

August 9, 2007 Report

The Heat has arrived...but the fishing is hotter!  The calm summer pattern has converged on our area and the fishing is hot as ever.  As usual, when the winds let up, the fish bite like crazy on Calcasieu.  Daily catches are tremendous and happy anglers depart our docks every afternoon!

The catches are still being made primarily on plastics, but live bait can make quick work of the limit on most days if that is the way you want it.  The fishing report sounds redundant, but great catches of specks and reds are being made daily.   The catches are mostly solid specks mixed with some schoolies and slot reds mixed with a few jr. bulls.

We have had lots of kids and ladies in the last few weeks and they have had some great experiences catching lots of fish.  We still have a few spots available this month and now is the time to take advantage of the hot fishing before school starts. 

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great fishing, whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the bite is here.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu for a good time.  Don't forget, our late summer fishing is hot like the weather but the crowds disappear!

Our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines and easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks,

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

Pink Dolphin Report...we are spotting the pink dolphin daily during our fishing trips!

July 22, 2007 Report

Despite the unsettled weather over the last two or three weeks, the fishing remains excellent with no signs of weakness.  Hopefully the north winds and summer front that came through today will help return our area to the normal summer pattern we have missed so much over the recent weeks.  Flat weather means big catches and we should have a couple more months of it before the first hints of fall.

Enough with the weather report...the fishing is on fire!  Awesome catches of specks and reds are being taken daily.  Many recent days have been filled with limits of specks AND reds for some of our boats and all of the boats have been coming in with good catches even on the worst weather or slack tide days.  While we are still managing to catch most of our fish on plastics, some live bait is beginning to creep into the picture and we will likely be including it in our arsenal for many upcoming trips.

The fish we are catching have been very nice with most trout in the 16-24 inch class and slot reds 16-27 inches.   Larger fish of both species are being taken daily.  They are very aggressive on most days and this time of year offers the best opportunity for even the most inexperienced anglers to have a great day of "catching".  July, August and September offer some of the most reliable fishing and conditions of the entire year so get your group together and let's go fishing.

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great fishing, whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the bite is here.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu for a good time.  Also, don't forget about our late summer fishing, it is hot like the weather and the crowds disappear!

Our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines and easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Oh, and by the way...for those that have visited our site in recent weeks to view our pictures and see the report on the "pink dolphin"...yes, we are still seeing it.  The dolphin is alive and well (not sunburned and in danger as some would like to report) traveling and feeding with its mother and pod.  It has been seen almost daily this week by at least one of our charter boats during our normal fishing activity.  It really is a sight to behold and I will be sharing more with you in the coming days. 

Thanks,

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

June 11th, 2007 Report

Another great summer is underway!  Great catches are still coming to the dock daily.  Solid speckled trout and redfish pretty much at will are being caught in all areas of the lake.  The reefs have heated up and are producing the majority of our catches.   Schooling fish under the birds are still available for chasing, but you may have to hit several groups to find a good school.  Most days are pretty easy catching when the tides and weather are cooperative. 

Our hot bait continues to be "green plastic" as I like to call it...Norton Bull Minnows or Stanley Wedge Tails in chartreuse or limetreuse.  Of course there are other colors that will work just fine, we just don't see the need to play tackle box when we know they will bite the same baits every day.  Topwaters are producing some really nice fish for customers willing to forego the hot plastic bite to capture a few of the larger specimens.

A couple more weeks of this action and we will be moving south as the water temps rise and drive the fish deeper and closer to the Calcasieu Ship Channel.  That is when the live bait will come in handy and continue to produce big catches of specks and reds daily for our guests.  Die hards can still make em bite on plastics throughout the summer, but the option of live bait nearly assures a "catching trip" instead of a fishing trip.

July, August and September are without a doubt fantastic months for fishing but for some reason don't get the press the trophy trout months of spring get.  If you are looking for a better chance at a sure thing...mid and late summer trips cannot be beat for consistent fishing.  The weather is hot, but so is the fishing and we tend to get out a bit earlier and when fishing down near the coast there is usually a breeze to keep you cool while you work on your limits of fat specks and big slot reds.

The next three months are the best time of the year for family trips where everyone can get in on the action.  The fish are plentiful and aggressive and the live bait option gets everyone in on the action regardless of their skill level.

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great fishing, whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the bite is here.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu for a good time.  Also, don't forget about our late summer fishing, it is hot like the weather and the crowds disappear!

Our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines and easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks,

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

May 14th, 2007 Report

Here we go...hot fishing returns to Calcasieu Lake.  The winds have subsided in the last week and good catches are being brought to the dock daily.  As the calming summer pattern settles in on Southwest Louisiana, the fishing has erupted with great catches of specks and reds. 

Lots of fishing options are available when the weather is cooperative.  Good catches can be made fishing topwaters on the flats, jigs over reefs or chasing schooling fish under the birds.   These catches are being made in all areas of the lake, not in just a few select locations...so fishing is really good right now and looks to have no end in sight at this time. 

Believe it or not, if history repeats itself...fishing will improve even more after the opening of shrimp season in a couple of weeks.  After the shrimpers take their toll on the hoards of baitfish and shrimp swarming around the lake, the fish will get on the reefs thick to ambush their prey. 

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great fishing, whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the bite is coming.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu for a good time.  Also, don't forget about our late summer fishing, it is hot like the weather and the crowds disappear!

Our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines and easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks,

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

April 24, 2007 Report

The hot action of March and early April has waned recently as the high winds and nasty weather of Spring have prevailed for nearly three weeks, not all that unusual for this time of year.  Many of our recent trips have been canceled in hopes of better weather conditions in the coming weeks.   Those that have decided to go despite the weather have been for the most part very successful with a good mixed bag of trout, redfish and flounder to take home.  However, on that rare calm and pleasant day, the fish have cooperated very well and our trips have been quite successful. 

We will likely endure a few more days of this type of weather and gradually see improvement in the next couple of weeks as the summer pattern begins to settle in...and then watch out because it will be ON.

Early season indicators point to another outstanding year on Calcasieu Lake.  There have been lots of fish in most areas of the estuary for months.  Recent rains made the waters on the north end a bit murky, but the fish stayed in place and the waters are beginning to clear.  The southern half of the estuary is in prime condition with clean water, plenty of bait and good numbers of specks and reds.  In addition, the mullet have started to arrive en masse and point toward some great topwater action in the next few weeks. As soon as the weather begins to settle the bite is going to be on fire.

Trophy trout hunters should be very interested in the next six weeks of fishing as this is the prime time for those bragging sized specks to smash a topwater.  We expect to have plenty of shots at fish in the six to nine pound range inthe coming weeks as is normal for this part of the season.  In fact, the chance at a speck of a lifetime is always just one cast away when fishing on Calcasieu Lake.

For those of you wanting to enjoy some great fishing, whether you are entertaining clients, gathering with friends or getting the family together for that once a year fling, get on the phone now, the bite is coming.  Now is the time to make some reservations and get your crew down to Calcasieu for a good time. 

Our 240 LTS Triton Boats with 225 HP Mercury Optimax motors are pure fishing machines and easily and safely get you to the fish and back in all conditions.  We provide excellent fishing equipment, both casting and spinning gear, just in case you don't have your own or don't want the hassle of lugging it along.  Our staff of experienced, personable and hard working guides enjoy their jobs and do their best to put your group on fish, whether you're a novice or avid fisherman you will enjoy their efforts to put YOU on the fish.  Our lodging facilty is also a convenient asset and is available for our excellent full service packages or do it yourself groups up to 20 persons.

Thanks,

Erik and Tina Rue

Staff of Calcasieu Charter Service

March 8, 2007 Update

The quick report for the last week is that calm and pleasant conditions have prevailed over the area for the last few days and the fish have responded in a big way.  Coming off the full moon the fish are hungry and being very cooperative.  Big catches are being made pretty easily right now and it does look to be a great start for the up coming year. 

We are making good catches of specks and redfish and suggest you take advantage of the light crowds and make a trip soon. With the rising water temperatures we should continue to see an increase in activity.  Fish are starting to school under birds which means the shrimp are moving into the lake in a big way.  This is a real sign of an early spring and we certainly want to take advantage of the great fishing and light pressure.  We still have openings f