Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm | Sat: 10am-5pm | Sun: Closed - 337.232.5854
  • See What’s In Stock
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
Pack and PaddlePack and PaddlePack and PaddlePack and Paddle
  • Recreational Kayaking
    • Recreational Kayaking
    • Buying a Kayak
    • Book Kayak Rentals
    • Test Drive Kayaks
    • Learn to Transport Kayaks
    • Learn Kayaking Areas
  • Kayak Fishing
    • Kayak Fishing
    • Buying a Fishing Kayak
    • Learn to Kayak Fish
    • Book Kayak Rentals
    • Test Drive Fishing Kayaks
    • Learn to Transport Kayaks
    • Learn Kayak Fishing Areas
    • Explore Our Fishing Department
  • Hiking and Travel
    • Hiking and Travel
    • Getting Outfitted at P&P
    • Learn the Gear to Bring
    • Learn Hiking & Camping Spots
  • Events & Trips
    • What’s Happening This Month
    • P&P Events and Trips
    • Private Trips and Classes
    • Louisiana Swamp Photo Tours
    • Lake Martin Swamp Tours By Kayak – Offered Daily
    • View Photos of Recent Trips
    • Adventure Gift Cards
  • Discover Local Areas
    • Where to Kayak Fish
    • Where to Go Kayaking
    • Where to Hike & Camp
    • Learn the Gear to Bring
    • Book Kayak Rentals

Fred’s Launch

    Home places Fred’s Launch

    Fred’s Launch

    By pack_admin | | Comments are Closed | 30 December, 2016 | 0
    Fred's Launch

    Overview: Fred’s is a biker bar honky-tonk just a few miles South of Lake Charles, just past the Intracoastal Waterway.  Trout, Reds and Flounder can be caught all around here.

    You can fish Bayou Black and several points/cuts and follow this to the T.  If you take a right/North you’ll see Calcasieu Pt/LNG.  You can fish towards Calcasieu Point and catch them on the banks or drop offs just off the bank.  If you head south and follow the bank on your left…that bank has lots of oysters other structure on the bottom.  Fish those and all the cuts.  You can head into the shallow pond and fish all the banks and cuts.  There are 2 bayous’ that will take you through to Turners bay. Fishing can be good in these cuts.  If you paddle all the way through to Turners, look for birds, reef and other structure for open water fishing for trout and reds.

    Tackle To Bring/Bait: Popping corks, Gulp, market bait, topwaters, favorite plastics on jigheads

    What to Watch For: Gnats/horse flies, depending on the time of year so bring a head net.  Calcasieu Tides (can be hard to predict, and this is 20 miles north of the jetties, so at least an hour or two delay in high and low tides from Lighthouse wharf), the wind (under 15 kts), weather and temperature.

    Additional Notes:  The marsh areas south of Freds can be very shallow in winter.

    Tides and Winds:  This area works best on either a falling or rising tide – but pick a day that has good tidal movement.  The best winds for this area should have an easterly component (NE, E, SE) or be a very light wind (under 5-8).  If you fish mostly the marsh areas – you can fish Fred’s in higher wind conditions.

    How to Get There: From I-10, take I-210 in Lake Charles.  Exit Nelson Rd.  Take a Left on Nelson at the bottom of the exit ramp.  Take a right on 384/Country Club Rd.  Take a Left on 384/Big Lake Rd. Follow Big Lake Rd. South until you cross the Intracoastal Canal.  Fred’s is on your right just after the bridge.

    Expenses/Fees:  There is a $2 launch with honor box next to the gravel launch.

    • Discover Local Areas
    • Where to Kayak Fish
    • Where to Go Kayaking
    • Where to Hike & Camp
    • Learn the Gear to Bring
    • Book Kayak Rentals

    Download Map

    No tags.

    • Home
    • See What’s in Stock
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Blog
    • Employment Opportunities

    Latest Posts

    • Sight Fishing from a Kayak Monday, October 19, 2020
    • Unique Stickers Wednesday, September 2, 2020
    • Outfit Your Kayak Wednesday, September 2, 2020
    • Garage Sale Gear Intake Instructions Friday, August 28, 2020

    Location

    601 E Pinhook Road
    Lafayette, LA 70501

    Join Our Newsletter

    Recent Videos

    Copyright © 2019 Pack & Paddle | All Rights Reserved
    • Recreational Kayaking
      • Recreational Kayaking
      • Buying a Kayak
      • Book Kayak Rentals
      • Test Drive Kayaks
      • Learn to Transport Kayaks
      • Learn Kayaking Areas
    • Kayak Fishing
      • Kayak Fishing
      • Buying a Fishing Kayak
      • Learn to Kayak Fish
      • Book Kayak Rentals
      • Test Drive Fishing Kayaks
      • Learn to Transport Kayaks
      • Learn Kayak Fishing Areas
      • Explore Our Fishing Department
    • Hiking and Travel
      • Hiking and Travel
      • Getting Outfitted at P&P
      • Learn the Gear to Bring
      • Learn Hiking & Camping Spots
    • Events & Trips
      • What’s Happening This Month
      • P&P Events and Trips
      • Private Trips and Classes
      • Louisiana Swamp Photo Tours
      • Lake Martin Swamp Tours By Kayak – Offered Daily
      • View Photos of Recent Trips
      • Adventure Gift Cards
    • Discover Local Areas
      • Where to Kayak Fish
      • Where to Go Kayaking
      • Where to Hike & Camp
      • Learn the Gear to Bring
      • Book Kayak Rentals
    Pack and Paddle
    Join Our Newsletter


    Subscribe to our weekly update of local adventures!