Redfish
Redfish—often written as “red fish”—are a favorite target for our guests. From first-time anglers to experienced crews, tell Conlon about the kind of redfish trip you have in mind.
Lake Charles & Big Lake Fishing Charters
Plan a private fishing trip around Lake Charles and Hackberry with Captain Conlon Brashear. Fish Calcasieu Lake (Big Lake) or Sabine Lake for redfish, speckled trout, and flounder.
Plan your fishing tripCalcasieu Lake fishing: one lake, two names.
If you’re searching for Calcasieu Lake fishing or Big Lake fishing, you’re looking at the same Southwest Louisiana destination. Captain Conlon has built his guiding career on Calcasieu Lake and Sabine Lake, with 13 years of professional guide experience and tens of thousands of hours on the water.
Your trip is planned around your crew, your interests, and conditions on the water. Tell Conlon whether you’re hoping for your first redfish, a speckled trout trip with friends, or a comfortable family outing. Fish and weather conditions vary, so a particular species or a limit of fish is never guaranteed.
Planning a trip from Hackberry.
Staying in Hackberry or meeting friends nearby? Tell Conlon where you’ll be staying when you request your fishing trip. Pickup locations include Calcasieu Point Landing, Spicer Hughes Marina, Hebert’s Marina, Hackberry Fish Camp, and Golden Nugget Casino. Conlon will choose and confirm the meeting point and departure time directly with you.
The marina is a meeting option, not a permanent Gills & Bills storefront. Please arrange your trip before traveling to a launch. If you need help finding lodging, ask early about available options for your dates.
Redfish, speckled trout & flounder.
Speckled trout
Our trout trips target speckled trout, also called spotted seatrout. Whether you enjoy fishing for a catch to take home or hope to beat your personal best, share your goals with Conlon before the trip.
Flounder
Flounder are another target on our local waters. Ask Conlon about current opportunities for your dates and how a flounder trip fits the conditions and your crew’s plans.
Conlon will discuss current fishing opportunities and the rules that apply to your trip. Review licensing needs with him before departure; our trip FAQs explain how to prepare.
A private trip for your crew.
You’ll fish aboard a comfortable 25-foot Haynie center console with room to store your gear. Rods, reels, tackle, live bait, bottled water, ice, and catch cleaning and packaging are included. Bring lunch and snacks, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, a light rain jacket, and a small ice chest if you’d like extra drinks. Your own fishing gear is welcome.
Morning, afternoon, and full-day fishing trips are $750 total for two or three anglers. Two to three people per boat is recommended. A fourth spot is available for families with children by prior arrangement with Conlon, at $1,000 total. Corporate groups and bachelor parties can be arranged with advance planning.
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A guided fishing trip gives your group time outdoors during a Lake Charles visit, with fishing gear and local knowledge taken care of. Beginners and experienced anglers are welcome. If your plans include Golden Nugget or L’Auberge, explore our casino pickup fishing trips and coordinate pickup with Conlon.
Send your preferred date through the trip inquiry form. Conlon will respond by email or phone to discuss availability. Your date is confirmed only when he confirms it directly with you; no payment is taken through the form.
Talk fishing with Conlon.
Share your dates, group size, and what you’d like to catch. Conlon will confirm availability and trip details directly with you.