Lake Charles Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8767961 (Calcasieu Ship Channel, Bulk Terminal)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 8:51 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.4 ft
· Slack water
Next high
2:40 PM
3.4 ft · in 5h 48m
Next low
8:00 PM
1.3 ft · in 11h 8m
Wind
6 mph NE
Light breeze · gusts 12
Fishing score
72 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:50 AM | 6.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:50 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 2:40 PM | 3.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:00 PM | 1.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 2:30 AM | 5.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:30 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 3:30 PM | 3.8 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:00 PM | 1.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Lake Charles
Today in Lake Charles, high tide arrives at 1:50 AM (6.0 ft) and again at 2:40 PM (3.4 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 8:50 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 8:00 PM (1.3 ft). That's a 5.6-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 5:17 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 2:30 AM (5.6 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
54/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:30 AM – 6:30 AMExcellent
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:37 AM
- Sunset
- 5:17 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
62°F
Clear
- Wind
- 6 mph NEgusts 12
- Waves
- —
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
73° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
64° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
69° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
57° / 51°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
69° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
72° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
77° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Lake Charles
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8767961; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:37 AM↓ 5:17 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:37 AM↓ 5:17 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:16 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:39 AM↓ 5:16 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:40 AM↓ 5:15 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:15 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:42 AM↓ 5:14 PM |
What's Biting at Calcasieu Ship Channel
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current LDWF regulations before keeping any fish.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Season: Spring and fall; the fall run to the passes is the event
Baits: Live mud minnows, Finger mullet, Gulp! shrimp on a jig head
Drag a bait slowly along the bottom at channel edges, jetty rocks and the down-current side of structure on an outgoing tide. In the fall, flounder stack in passes and inlets on their way to the Gulf or ocean; fish the drop-offs then.
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Season: Fall through spring; big drum run the passes in late winter
Baits: Blue crab halves, Dead shrimp, Clams
A bottom fish that feeds by feel, so scent beats action: crab or shrimp on a fish-finder rig, left still on a channel edge, jetty or bridge. The late-winter run of 30-plus pound drum through Gulf and Atlantic passes is a shore-fishable event; keep the small ones, release the big breeders.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
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Calcasieu Ship Channel Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Lake Charles today?
High tide in Lake Charles today is at 1:50 AM (6.0 ft) and again at 2:40 PM (3.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 8767961 (Calcasieu Ship Channel, Bulk Terminal).
›What time is low tide in Lake Charles today?
Low tide in Lake Charles today is at 8:50 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 8:00 PM (1.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Lake Charles today?
Today's best fishing window at Lake Charles is 4:30 AM–6:30 AM (rated Excellent, 88/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Lake Charles in November?
In November, the most active species at Lake Charles are Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Southern Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Lake Charles?
Yes — Calcasieu Ship Channel (NOAA station 8767961) is the closest official tide prediction station to Lake Charles, Louisiana, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Lake Charles plan around.
›How accurate is this Lake Charles tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8767961 (Calcasieu Ship Channel, Bulk Terminal) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Calcasieu Ship Channel
Calcasieu Ship Channel is one of the southwest tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8767961 (Calcasieu Ship Channel, Bulk Terminal) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites. Calcasieu Ship Channel is the closest NOAA tide station to Lake Charles, Louisiana — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Lake Charles, these are the tide predictions to plan around.