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Lake Charles, LA Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Chicago

Lake Charles, LA · ZIP 70601 · NWS LCH forecast updated Oct 22, 9:55 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Lake Charles right now?

10:00 AM: wind 5 mph NE, gusts 7 mph · Sunny

Shore
No — good breeze
Boat
No — good breeze
Kayak
No — good breeze
Fly fishing
No — good breeze

Right-now fishing score: 61 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend +0.7 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Lake Charles fishing today

56/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature65–84°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Pressure rising slowly (+0.7 hPa/3h)
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 61 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 54 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Lake Charles fishing tomorrow

58/100
Marginal
Temperature57–85°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 Wind shifted N to E (90°) in 3 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 56 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window

7-day fishing outlook for Lake Charles

Today
56
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
58
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
63
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
58
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Lake Charles

Deer movement score today 59 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Off-season / early fall

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 63 out of 100 Pressure rising (+0.7 hPa/3h) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 59 out of 100 Dusk movement window
  3. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 64 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent

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Lake Charles at a glance

Coordinates30.227, -93.215
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridLCH 60,94
Grid elevation13 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KLCH (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:20 AM / 6:36 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.

Louisiana fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Always check current Louisiana fishing regulations before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Lake Charles?

This forecast scores today 56/100 (“Marginal”) for Lake Charles, based on the NWS LCH hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Lake Charles today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (61), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (56), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (54) local time (America/Chicago).

Is it too windy to fish in Lake Charles right now?

Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 7 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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