Big Lake

[mailreg]

New to the area. Been fishing the in and around the point. Very hit or miss. Looking for a place around big lake to take my kids catch some fish. I've taking them to the point with little success and don't want them to lose interest. I know you can hit schools consistently in Big Lake however I have no clue where, how or when to fish that area hec I don't even know where to launch Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[meaux fishing]

Buy a hook n line map and it will show you some spots, launch out of calcasieu point, fish turners and the weirs right now. If you are opposed to using live bait, doas under a cork on reefs, sand eels/jerk jrs/browns devil eyes on reefs, gulp swimming mullets at weirs. Search the fishing reports and discussions there is already alot of great info on this site

[inchspinner]

well said meaux......good advice

[Jedi Lure Tricks]

if u have time, swing by The Tackle Box in Sulphur. 1931 maplewood dr.

i'd be happy to help u out. we carry maps and i can show u some spots to try and help ya with everything from baits to places to launch.

[bjhooper82]

Welcome to the site mailreg.

[mailreg]

Thanks. I just ordered the map. Does the map show where the reefs are and where to pass? I.E. Does it show depths? I'd hate hit a reef. When looking on google it looks as though there are many places to fish but where are the wiers? My 10 year could be extremely happy just throwing a cast net all day and my 9 nine year would go through what he catches. Catching fish from the wier would be great too?

["W"]

Only thing you need to look for is old jetties south west end of lake... Long rock eddie and not all are visible...
Weirs are on East bank and Grand is the one you can go through and cast net

Don't brun banks or shallow water and you should be fine...stay out of west cove on low tides.....

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by mailreg

Thanks. I just ordered the map. Does the map show where the reefs are and where to pass? I.E. Does it show depths? I'd hate hit a reef. When looking on google it looks as though there are many places to fish but where are the wiers? My 10 year could be extremely happy just throwing a cast net all day and my 9 nine year would go through what he catches. Catching fish from the wier would be great too?

the weirs are in the SE corner of the lake but they are marked on the map I think... stay out of west cove cause it can get kinda tricky and dont hug the banks when you are running and you wont hit any reefs. Water is deep enough in the middle of the lake plus you may get lucky and see some birds working