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Prien Lake Park

Prien Lake • Calcasieu River

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

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City: Lake Charles, LA
County: Calcasieu Parish
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.18783546, -93.27061955
2920 Henderson Bayou Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
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Calcasieu River at I-10 at Lake Charles, LA 2.3 mi away
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West Fork Calcasieu River at Moss Bluff, LA 4.7 mi away
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About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Prien Lake Park offers a free, well-maintained concrete boat ramp located at the southwest corner of the park at 3700 West Prien Lake Road in Lake Charles. The ramp is accessible via North Lakeshore Drive and provides convenient canoe and kayak access to brackish Prien Lake.

**Paddling Opportunities:** From the ramp, paddlers can explore open water to the north across Prien Lake or venture south into calm residential canal systems. The brackish water supports diverse fishing opportunities including redfish, specks (speckled trout), croaker, black drum, and flounder—making it suitable for both recreational paddling and angling. This is an ideal location for casual kayakers and canoeists seeking protected water and scenic exploration near Lake Charles.