Southwest Louisiana Teal & Fish Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Morning teal hunts in Southwest Louisiana rice fieldsAfternoon fishing trips on Calcasieu Lake includedDeluxe lodging with meals and premium open bar
If you've been looking for the perfect combo trip that gives you the best of what Southwest Louisiana has to offer, this is it. Picture yourself starting your morning in the rice fields chasing teal, then switching gears for some serious fishing action on Calcasieu Lake. At $825 per person with a two-person minimum, you're getting deluxe lodging, three solid meals, top-shelf gear, and an open bar that doesn't mess around. This isn't your typical day trip – it's a full-blown outdoor adventure that lets you customize your schedule however you want it.
Your guide will meet you before dawn for the teal hunt portion, when these fast-flying ducks are most active in the flooded rice fields. Southwest Louisiana's rice country is legendary for its fall teal migration, and you'll be right in the thick of it. After wrapping up the morning hunt, you'll head over to Calcasieu Lake, where the fishing game completely changes. This massive lake system is known for holding some of the state's best inshore action, with grass flats, oyster reefs, and deep channels that attract everything from redfish to speckled trout. The afternoon fishing sessions typically run until sunset, giving you plenty of time to work different structures and techniques. Your captain knows these waters like the back of his hand and will put you on fish whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started.
For the fishing portion, you'll be working with light to medium tackle that's perfect for the inshore species Calcasieu Lake is famous for. Expect to throw everything from soft plastics rigged on jig heads to topwater plugs, depending on what the fish are doing that day. The lake's shallow grass beds are prime territory for sight fishing, while the deeper drop-offs and channels require a more methodical approach with bottom rigs and suspending baits. Your guide provides all the rods, reels, and tackle you'll need, but feel free to bring your own favorites if you've got them. The boat is equipped with a shallow-water anchor system and trolling motor for those finicky fish that spook easily. During the teal hunt, you'll be using premium shotguns and ammunition – no need to worry about bringing your own unless you prefer it. The rice field blinds are set up strategically along flight paths these birds have been using for generations.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Calcasieu Lake and for good reason. These copper-colored fighters typically range from 20 to 35 inches in this system, with plenty of slot fish and some real bulls mixed in. Fall is prime time for reds because they're feeding heavily before winter, and you'll find them cruising the shallow flats or busting bait in deeper water. What makes catching redfish here so special is the variety of ways you can target them – sight fishing the shallows, working structure with cut bait, or even topwater action when conditions are right. They fight like freight trains and never give up easy, which is why anglers keep coming back for more.
Speckled trout are the other major draw in these waters, and Calcasieu Lake produces some genuine giants. The lake's mix of fresh and saltwater creates perfect conditions for specks to grow fat and healthy. You'll typically find them in 3 to 8 feet of water around grass beds and oyster shell, especially during the cooler months when they school up tight. Fall trout fishing is world-class here because the fish are aggressive and feeding on everything from shrimp to small baitfish. A well-placed soft plastic or suspending twitch bait can trigger explosive strikes, and landing a 5-pound speck in this system isn't just luck – it's a real possibility with the right guide.
This combo package sells out fast during peak fall season, and there's a good reason why. You're getting two completely different outdoor experiences in one trip, with all the logistics handled for you. The deluxe lodging means you can actually relax between activities instead of worrying about where you're sleeping, and having all your meals covered lets you focus on what matters – the hunt and the fish. The open bar with premium beverages is just the cherry on top after a successful day outdoors. Whether you want to split this into a two-day adventure or pack it all into one marathon day, Calcasieu Charter Service will work with your schedule. Don't wait until the last minute to book this one – fall dates fill up months in advance, and you don't want to miss out on what could be the trip of a lifetime.
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