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Lake-Calcasieu
is a popular fishing and boating lake located in Southwest Louisiana. Nearby cities include Lake Charles, Sulpher, Westlake, Vinton, DeQuincy, Iowa and Jonesville. Calcasieu Lake is known for having some of the best inshore and coastal fishing available on the Gulf Coast. Nationally recognized as a trophy trout paradise, Calcasieu Lake is at the center of one of the Gulf of Mexicos most prolific estuaries. Fishing the Calcasieu Estuary includes the Calcasieu River and Ship Channel from Lake Charles to the Gulf of Mexico. There are many species of fish found in the Calcasieu Estuary, with the most sought after being the speckled trout, redfish and flounder. Other species include black drum, sand trout, sheepshead, croakers and ladyfish. Nearby Lake Charles is the fifth largest incorporated city in Louisiana, so if you feel the need to take a break from all that fishing, youll have plenty of options for other entertainment. Lake Charles has historical sights, fine dining, casinos, shopping, golf, museums and much more. The city of Lake Charles holds 75 festivals annually, so it is widely known as the "Festival Capital of Louisiana." In addition, youll find other wonderful natural habitats in the area besides Lake Calcasieu. Fresh water marshes, scenic rivers, peaceful lakes and sandy beaches make this an area youll want to explore time and again.
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Lake Calcasieu Vacation Rentals
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Lake Calcasieu Hotels and Resorts
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| Days Inn | 108 Dennis Ave | Sulphur, LA | 17.1 mi. | (337) 312-0108 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 3231 Lake St | Lake Charles, LA | 18.4 mi. | (337) 477-4230 | | Wingate Inn | 300 Texaco Rd | Sulphur, LA | 19.3 mi. | (337) 527-5151 | | Comfort Suites | 320 S Cities Service Hwy | Sulphur, LA | 19.4 mi. | (337) 626-7000 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 2615 Ruth St | Sulphur, LA | 19.5 mi. | (337) 528-2629 | | Fairfield Inn | 2615 Ruth St | Sulphur, LA | 19.5 mi. | (337) 528-2629 | | La Quinta Inn #588 | 2600 S Ruth | Sulphur, LA | 19.6 mi. | (337) 527-8303 | | Microtel Inn | 2619 South Ruth St | Sulphur, LA | 19.6 mi. | (337) 527-1000 | | Hampton Inn | 210 Henning Dr | Sulphur, LA | 19.7 mi. | (337) 527-0000 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 2022 Ruth St | Sulphur, LA | 19.8 mi. | (337) 527-8146 | | Holiday Inn | 2033 Ruth St | Sulphur, LA | 19.8 mi. | (337) 528-2061 | | Days Inn Lake Charles | 1212 N Lakeshore Dr | Lake Charles, LA | 20.4 mi. | (337) 433-9461 | | Best Western Richmond Suites Of Lake Charles | 920 N Hwy 171 I-10 | Lake Charles, LA | 20.5 mi. | (337) 433-5213 | | La Quinta Inn Lake Charles | 1320 MLK Highway/ Ln 171 North | Lake Charles, LA | 20.5 mi. | (337) 436-5998 | | Motel 6 #443 | 335 HW 171 | Lake Charles, LA | 20.5 mi. | (337) 433-1773 | | Sleep Inn And Suites | 3211 Venture Park Dr | Lake Charles, LA | 20.5 mi. | (337) 480-0898 | | Super 8 Motel Of Lake Charles | 1350 E Prien LK Rd | Lake Charles, LA | 20.5 mi. | (337) 477-1606 | | Holiday Inn Lake Charles | 505 N Lakeshore Dr | Lake Charles, LA | 20.7 mi. | (337) 433-7121 | | Best Western | 1200 Pintail St | Sulphur, LA | 21.0 mi. | (337) 625-9000 | | Crossland | 104 Mallard Rd | Sulphur, LA | 21.0 mi. | (337) 625-5923 | | Holiday Inn | 102 Mallard St | Sulphur, LA | 21.0 mi. | (337) 625-2500 | | Best Suites | 401 Lake Shore Dr | Lake Charles, LA | 21.1 mi. | (337) 439-2444 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 402 North Martin Luther King Hwy | Lake Charles, LA | 22.0 mi. | (337) 491-6600 | | Comfort Inn Of Lake Charles | 921 Martin Luther King Dr | Lake Charles, LA | 22.5 mi. | (337) 491-1000 | | Quality Inn Orange | 2900 Ih 10 | Orange, TX | 27.9 mi. | (409) 988-0110 | | Best Western Inn Of Orange | 2630 I-10 West | Orange, TX | 30.0 mi. | (409) 883-6616 | | Ramada Inn | 2610 I-10 West | Orange, TX | 30.0 mi. | (409) 883-0231 |
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| Hummingbird Hill B & B (75112) | 703 Gaines Rd | Westlake, LA | 23.9 mi. | (337) 436-9336 |
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Lake Calcasieu Weather & Climate
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Southwest Louisiana's climate generally remains constant throughout the year. The weather is warm and wet year round, with hot and humid conditions in the summertime. Winters are pleasant and sunny, with the possibility of rain showers. Snow and ice are rare in the state, although there have been a few incidences of light snow. Southwest Louisiana has a high annual rainfall, most of it falling in late summer, often as a spin-off from tropical storms. Heavy rain during the June to September Gulf Coast hurricane season has caused flooding in the region on occasion.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
59°F |
42°F |
5.70 in. |
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| February |
63°F |
46°F |
3.46 in. |
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| March |
69°F |
53°F |
3.78 in. |
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| April |
75°F |
60°F |
4.01 in. |
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| May |
82°F |
68°F |
4.92 in. |
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| June |
87°F |
74°F |
6.63 in. |
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| July |
90°F |
75°F |
6.62 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
75°F |
5.47 in. |
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| September |
87°F |
71°F |
5.53 in. |
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| October |
79°F |
62°F |
4.37 in. |
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| November |
70°F |
53°F |
4.72 in. |
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| December |
62°F |
45°F |
4.37 in. |
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Lake Calcasieu Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lake Charles Regional airport (LCH) located about 13 miles northeast of Lake Calcasieu in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Southland Field (L75) located approximately 13 miles northwest of Lake Calcasieu in Sulphur, Louisiana, the Chennault International airport (CWF) located roughly 21 miles northeast of Lake Calcasieu in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the De Quincy Industrial Airpark airport (5R8) located around 36 miles northwest of Lake Calcasieu in De Quincy, Louisiana, the Southeast Texas Regional airport (BPT) located about 42 miles west of Lake Calcasieu in Beaumont, Texas, the Jennings airport (3R7) located approximately 43 miles east of Lake Calcasieu in Jennings, Louisiana, the Beauregard Regional airport (DRI) located roughly 61 miles north of Lake Calcasieu in De Ridder, Louisiana, the Eunice airport (4R7) located around 63 miles northeast of Lake Calcasieu in Eunice, Louisiana, the Allen Parish airport (L42) located about 67 miles northeast of Lake Calcasieu in Oakdale, Louisiana, and finally the Abbeville Chris Crusta Memorial airport (0R3) located approximately 73 miles east of Lake Calcasieu in Abbeville, Louisiana.
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Lake Calcasieu Attractions
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| Eagles & Birdies Family Golf Complex | Lake Charles | LA | 20.2 mi. | | | Gray Plantation | Lake Charles | LA | 20.2 mi. | | | Pine Shadows Golf Center | Lake Charles | LA | 20.2 mi. | | | Frasch Park Golf Club | Sulphur | LA | 20.4 mi. | | | Mallard Cove Golf Course | Lake Charles | LA | 20.6 mi. | | | Dupont Employment Recreation Association Golf Club | Orange | TX | 27.5 mi. | |
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| Sam Houston State Park | | LA | 25.1 mi. | |
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| Museum of the Gulf Coast | Port Arthur | TX | 37.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | McFaddin-Ward House | Beaumont | TX | 48.8 mi. | (History) | | Art Museum of Southeast Texas | Beaumont | TX | 48.8 mi. | (Art) |
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| Rainforest at Moody Gardens | Galveston | TX | 99.9 mi. | | | Alexandria Zoological Park | Alexandria | LA | 107.7 mi. | |
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