Fishing in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
Parish seat: Cameron. Population 5,617.
- 2lake pages
- 19launches
- 6river and bayou pages
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What a rod buys you in Cameron Parish
Cameron is where Cameron Parish government sits, for a parish of 5,617 people as of 2020. This site files it with Southwest Louisiana by where it sits on the map, not by any LDWF boundary. Calcasieu River carry Natural and Scenic River status here.
2 lake pages fall inside the parish, 48,131 acres in all, led by Grand Lake. Brackish and salt water here covers Calcasieu Lake, Calcasieu Pass and Sabine Pass. 19 boat launches appear in the LDWF inventory and 12 carry the public label. LDWF maps 9 bank or pier sites for walk-up fishing, 1 of them piers. Reef fishers can work 3 artificial reefs tied to the parish.
Census 2020 population; LDWF Inland Waterbodies, boat launch inventory, Banks and Piers and artificial reef layers; GNIS coastal names; retrieved October 2026.
Ramps, piers and lake points around Cameron Parish
LDWF boat launch inventory and Banks and Piers layer, LDWF lake points, NHD river midpoints and GNIS coastal points. Checked October 2026.
Lake guides covering Cameron Parish water
| Lake | Acres | Launches | Depth | Fish LDWF names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lake | 44,000 | 0 | 5 ft average | flathead catfish, freshwater drum, alligator gar |
| Lake Arthur | 4,131 | 1 | 5 ft average | flathead catfish, white crappie, largemouth bass |
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans (published size, average depth, popular species), LOWA records and LDWF stocking releases; retrieved October 2026.
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Count 3 GNIS-named coastal waters inside Cameron Parish.
| Water | Kind | Launches | Piers and bank | Reefs within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Lake | lake and estuary | 8 | 3 | 4 |
| Calcasieu Pass | pass | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Sabine Pass | pass | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NOAA water level stations by Cameron Parish
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (October 28, 2026); station page for live data.
USGS GNIS coastal names, LDWF coastal launches, saltwater piers and the LDWF Artificial Reef Program layer; retrieved October 2026.
Which fish LDWF and LOWA tie to water near Cameron Parish
Around Cameron, out to 50 miles, flathead catfish appears on the most lake and bay pages.
Species named in LDWF popular-species text, the LOWA state record list and LDWF stocking releases, counted per water page within 50 miles; not a survey.
Bayous, creeks and rivers of Cameron Parish
- Calcasieu RiverNatural and Scenic River segment, LDWF management plan water, 11 LDWF-listed launches, 226 mi of main channel in Louisiana
- Mermentau River3 LDWF-listed launches, 57 mi of main channel in Louisiana
- Bayou Lacassine2 LDWF-listed launches, 29 mi of main channel in Louisiana
- Calcasieu Ship ChannelLDWF management plan water, 4 LDWF-listed launches, 21 mi of main channel in Louisiana
- Bell City Drainage Canal1 LDWF-listed launch, 14 mi of main channel in Louisiana
- Black Lake Bayou (Cameron Parish)1 LDWF-listed launch, 8 mi of main channel in Louisiana
Current USGS numbers for Cameron Parish
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Intracoastal Canal @ Creole Ferry @ Gibbstown, La. | 3.96 ft gage height | Nov 12 11:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 12:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS NHD flowlines and lengths, Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers list, LDWF launches and USGS gauges; retrieved October 2026.
Hatchery fish and kid-friendly ponds of Cameron Parish
- Calcasieu RiverHybrid Striped Bass, 29,500 fingerlings, 2024
- Mermentau RiverPaddlefish, 1,039 fingerlings, 2024
- Calcasieu Ship ChannelHybrid Striped Bass, 29,500 fingerlings, 2024
- Black Lake Bayou (Cameron Parish)Florida Bass, 84,200 fingerlings, 2025
- Black Lake Bayou (Cameron Parish)Florida Bass, 33,000 fingerlings, 2025
- Black Lake Bayou (Cameron Parish)Florida Bass, 15,000 fingerlings, 2024
LDWF hatchery stocking releases (spring 2024 and 2025 per-water tables, single stockings to 2026); LDWF publishes no per-row dates; Get Out and Fish sites from the LDWF Banks and Piers layer.
Docks, piers and launches inside Cameron Parish
- Cameron Jetties and Ramp on Calcasieu Ship ChannelCalcasieu Ship Channel, 1-lane concrete ramp, public
- Cameron Ship Channel launch on Calcasieu Ship ChannelCalcasieu Ship Channel, 1-lane concrete ramp, public
- Deep Bayou Landing on Sabine PassSabine Pass, 2-lane concrete ramp, public
- Dugas Landing on Calcasieu Ship ChannelCalcasieu Ship Channel, 1-lane concrete ramp, private
- Gary's Landing on Mermentau RiverMermentau River, boat launch private, fee
- Grand Chenier Park on Mermentau RiverMermentau River, 1-lane concrete ramp, public
- Hackberry Shell Pile Area and Boat Ramp on Calcasieu LakeCalcasieu Lake, 2-lane concrete ramp, public
- Hebert's Landing on Calcasieu LakeCalcasieu Lake, 1-lane concrete ramp, private
- Hog Island Gully launch on Calcasieu PassCalcasieu Pass, 2-lane concrete ramp, public
- Joseph's HarborJoseph's Harbor Bayou, 2-lane concrete ramp, public
- Lacassine North launch on Lacassine PoolLacassine Pool, 1-lane concrete ramp, public
- Lacassine South launch on Lacassine PoolLacassine Pool, 1-lane concrete ramp, public
- Rockefeller Refuge Launch on North Boundary Line CanalNorth Boundary Line Canal, 2-lane concrete ramp, public
- Sabine Lake on Texas/Louisiana lineSabine Lake, 1-lane concrete ramp, public
- Spicer's Bait And Tackle on Calcasieu LakeCalcasieu Lake, 2-lane concrete ramp, private
- West Cove Canal launch on Calcasieu PassCalcasieu Pass, 2-lane concrete ramp, public
- Big Burns Public LaunchLDWF site, boat launch private
- Black Lake BayouBlack Lake Bayou, boat launch private
- Gibbstown Bridge launchLDWF site, boat launch private
Marina launches: 3 more on the coastal list.
Piers and cleared banks across Cameron Parish (9)
- Blue Crab Recreation Area on Calcasieu Passbank fishing, salt or brackish
- Cameron Jetties Fishing Pier on Calcasieu Passfishing pier, salt or brackish
- Hog Island Gulley Recreation Area on Calcasieu Lakebank fishing, salt or brackish
- Holly Beach/Hwy 82 on Calcasieu Passbank fishing, salt or brackish
- Northline Recreation Area on Calcasieu Lakebank fishing, salt or brackish
- Rockefeller Refuge – East End Locks Roadfishing site, salt or brackish
- Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge – Price Lake Roadbank fishing, salt or brackish
- Rutherford Beachbank fishing, salt or brackish
- West Cove Recreation Area on Calcasieu Passbank fishing, salt or brackish
LDWF boat launch inventory (BoatRamps05152025), coastal launches and Banks and Piers layer; retrieved October 2026.
The 2026 LDWF limits covering Cameron Parish
Statewide limits govern Cameron Parish water; the named exceptions after them override. A year of Basic fishing privileges costs $17 resident and $68 nonresident at LDWF prices. For the coastal side, LDWF stacks a Saltwater License on top: $15 resident, $60 nonresident.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Cobia (ling or lemonfish) | 1 daily per person; no more than 2 per vessel; 36" min fork length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Black drum | 5 daily per person – bag and possession; no more than one over 27" max total length; 16" min total length; 27" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Red drum (redfish) | 4 daily per person – bag; none over 27" max total length; 18" min total length; 27" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Southern flounder | 10 daily per person | Open year-round except no possession allowed from Oct. 15 – Nov. 30 |
| Spanish mackerel | 15 daily per person; 12" min fork length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Striped mullet | 100 lbs. daily | Open year-round in state waters |
| Spotted seatrout (speckled trout) | 15 daily per person with no more than 2 over 20" max total length; 13" min total length; 20" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Sheepshead | No daily limit | Open year-round in state waters |
| Tripletail | 5 daily per person; 18" min total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Black bass (largemouth and spotted) | 10 daily | Open year-round |
| Striped or hybrid striped bass (or any combination thereof) | 5 daily; no more than two over 30" total length | Open year-round |
| White bass | 50 daily | Open year-round |
| Yellow bass | 50 daily | Open year-round |
| Sunfish (bream) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Crappie (black and white) | 50 daily; 100 fish possession limit | Open year-round |
| Bowfin (choupique) | No daily limit; 16" MLL | Open year-round |
Where Cameron Parish water breaks from statewide limits (1)
| Water | Where | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Lacassine Bayou | Whole water | No gill nets, hoop nets or trammel nets from March 1 – Nov. 30 (in the portion that flows through Lacassine National Refuge). |
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 19 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026. Rules as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), pages 18 to 21 (pamphlet PDF); second read on the LDWF freshwater page October 28, 2026.
Louisiana record fish tied to Cameron Parish
| Species | Weight (lb) | Division | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout, Speckled (Spotted Sea Trout) | 9.31 | Fly Fishing | Calcasieu Lake | Sept 1996 |
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association (LOWA) state fish records list, records current through the record awarded September 25, 2026; LDWF keeps no record list.
Cameron Parish bait counters and charter captains
Bait stores and marinas in Cameron Parish
- Blue Horizon Seafood-Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Hackberry
- Spicer Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hackberry
- Spicer Bait Cobait and tackle shop, Hackberry
Guides and captains based in Cameron Parish
- Capt'N Sammie Faulkcharter, Lake Charles, (337) 598-2001
- Hackberry Charterscharter, Hackberry, (337) 762-3713
- Hackberry Fishing Camp & Marinacharter, Hackberry, (832) 444-4892
- Rue, Erik Captcharter, Lake Charles, (337) 598-4700
Yellow Pages and chain store listings, guide and charter listings (parish of business); retrieved October 2026.
A short way from Cameron Parish
Short drives from Cameron Parish by parish
- Calcasieu Parish27 miles northwest
- Jefferson Davis Parish34 miles northeast
- Vermilion Parish52 miles east
- Acadia Parish53 miles northeast
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Pictures of fishing water by Cameron Parish
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Hunting in Cameron Parish
Public hunting land, seasons and processors for Cameron Parish are on State Hunting Spots, our sister site.
Planning a day on the water in Cameron Parish
Which launches in Cameron Parish show up on the LDWF inventory?
19 launches; LDWF marks 12 public.
Which Cameron Parish lake spreads widest on LDWF figures?
Grand Lake, at 44,000 acres as LDWF publishes it.
Which fish are named for water near Cameron Parish?
Flathead catfish lead the count of water pages within 50 miles, followed by largemouth bass, white crappie and alligator gar.
Where in Cameron Parish can an angler restock tackle?
Blue Horizon Seafood-Live Bait is one of 3 shops and marinas here.
Do any bayou guides call Cameron Parish home?
4 guides and charters list an address here.
In which town does Cameron Parish keep its offices?
Cameron is the seat.
Do Cameron Parish waters need a saltwater license?
A year of Basic fishing privileges costs $17 resident and $68 nonresident at LDWF prices. For the coastal side, LDWF stacks a Saltwater License on top: $15 resident, $60 nonresident.
Which parish pages sit beside Cameron Parish on the map?
Neighbours by distance: Calcasieu Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish and Vermilion Parish.
Which Cameron Parish waters break from statewide limits?
The 2026 pamphlet prints 1 water-body exception touching this parish, starting with Lacassine Bayou; the table above shows each.
Can I fish salt water from Cameron Parish?
Calcasieu Lake, Calcasieu Pass and Sabine Pass; the coastal table above links the pages.
Does Cameron Parish water hold a LOWA record?
Trout, Speckled (Spotted Sea Trout), 9.31 lb, from Calcasieu Lake (Sept 1996).
Work the bayous and lakes of Cameron Parish
Check the exception list before keeping fish.