Bradley Laningham

Cat 5 fishing charters

Areas Fished

Lake Charles - West

Freshwater Saltwater

Inshore Offshore

Introducing Cat 5 Fishing Charters LLC, led by the enthusiastic Captain Bradley Laningham, a proud Lake Charles, Louisiana, native with an avid love for fishing. Under Captain Bradley's guidance, along with his skilled crew, they offer unparalleled fishing adventures in Louisiana, targeting species like Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout and occasionally Tripletail.

With a lifelong passion for fishing, Captain Bradley Laningham brings over 15 years of industry experience. His extensive knowledge of Louisiana's waterways ensures guests are taken to prime fishing locations. Not only is he an experienced angler, but Captain Bradley is also a licensed US Coast Guard Captain.

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Trip Information

Regions	Lake Charles - West
Areas Fished	Calcasieu Lake, Gulf of America (near shore), Prien
Fishing Styles	Rod & Reel, Sight Casting
Fish	Red Drum (Redfish), Sheepshead, Southern Flounder, Spotted Seatrout (Speckled Trout)
Inshore Fishing	Yes
Offshore Fishing	No
Saltwater Fishing	Yes
Freshwater Fishing	No
Trip: Full Price	750
Trip: Deposit Requirement	Yes
What To Bring	Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, snacks, drinks, and something to put your fillets of fish in.
What I Furnish	Rods, tackle, bottle water, live bait when available, and fish cleaning.

Lodging Information

Lodging Arrangements	Yes

Fishing Reports

Sheepshead are finally here

Sheepshead are thick and showing up in numbers. We are still catching some flounder and lots of redfish from all different sizes. Most fish are being …

Bradley Laningham | February 28th

Book with cat 5

Last week we were smashing the sheepshead almost everyday. As well as speckled trout and redfish in Big Lake, Lake Charles. Most of the bites came off…

Bradley Laningham | May 19th, 2025