Lake Charles Named #3 Top Boating Destinations

LAKE CHARLES, La – Last month was National Fishing and Boating Week, and BoatBooker, a platform for booking boating trips, released its list of the top boating destinations to mark the occasion. Lake Charles made the cut.
Why is Lake Charles #3?
BoatBook shares, blending Cajun culture with Southern outdoor spirit, Lake Charles is a water-loving destination surrounded by lakes, rivers, and marshes. During National Fishing and Boating Week, the area comes alive with pontoon rides, airboat adventures, and inshore fishing on Calcasieu Lake. Wildlife tours and swamp cruises make it a family-friendly hotspot, while seasoned anglers can chase redfish in the bayous.
The full list of the Top 10 Boating Destinations for National Fishing and Boating Week is:
- Charleston, SC
- Monterey, CA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Atlantic City, NJ
- Apalachicola, FL
- Newport, RI
- Outer Banks, NC
- Lake Havasu, AZ
- Vero Beach, FL
- Horsetooth Reservoir, CO