LAPL Board Meeting (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

8th Annual LAPL Fishing Tournament (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Location: Calcasieu Point Landing

3955 Henry Pugh Blvd, Lake Charles, LA

5:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Lunch will be provided around noon

FISHING TOURNAMENT CALCUTTA

Thursday, October 15 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Mazen Grill | Lake Charles, LA

Join us Thursday evening for the Fishing Tournament Calcutta—an opportunity to catch up with industry friends over great food, with drinks on us.

217 W College St, Lake Charles, LA 70605

Will include door prizes, open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres

This year, the tournament follows the 2026 Gulf Coast Land Institute, held October 14–15 at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles. If you’re joining us for the Institute, we hope you’ll stay for Thursday evening’s festivities and a day on the water Friday.

8TH ANNUAL LAPL FISHING TOURNAMENT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Calcasieu Lake | Lake Charles, LA

Calcasieu Lake offers some of the best saltwater fishing in Louisiana and a great setting for a day of competition and camaraderie on the water.

TOURNAMENT BEGINS	WEIGH-IN DEADLINE	WEIGH-IN LOCATION
6:00 AM	1:30 PM	Calcasieu Point Marina

After weighing in your fish, stay for lunch, awards, and door prizes. The event will wrap up by approximately 3:00 PM.

Never fished? No boat? No guide? Need lodging?

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

You don’t need to have everything figured out to join us. Whether you’re new to fishing, don’t have a boat, need a guide, or are coming on your own, we’ll help make it easier to get on the water.

Have a group of 2–3 fishermen? If you need a guide with a boat—or possibly lodging for Thursday night—consider reaching out to one of these local charter services:

BRIAN HANCHEY

Louisiana Backwater Charters

337-660-2035

https://louisianabackwatercharters.com/

ERIC RUE

Calcasieu Charter Service

337-598-4700

https://calcasieucharters.com/calcasieu-lake-fishing-charters-lake-charles-fishing-guides/

JEREMY WALTRIP

Waltrip’s Saltwater Guide Service

337-789-9002

https://louisianacharterfishing.com/captain/jeremy-waltrip

Coming by yourself? We can help with that, too.

If you’re a single fisherman and need a spot on a boat, lodging, or help connecting with a guide, reach out to John. We’ll help connect you with a guide and a spot on a boat so you can fish and enjoy the day.

NEED HELP MAKING ARRANGEMENTS?

John Fenstermaker

Vice President, Business Development | Fenstermaker

jwf@fenstermaker.com

337-349-1060

A FEW HELPFUL DETAILS

CHARTER GUIDE SERVICE

Approximately $700–$800 for 1–3 guests. Live bait and gratuity are not included. Guides will clean your fish.

LODGING

One-night lodging packages vary depending on accommodations and whether meals or other amenities are included, generally ranging from $85–$125 per person per night.

TOURNAMENT MORNING TIP

Since weigh-in will be at Calcasieu Point Marina, consider driving there Friday morning and arranging for your guide to meet you there by boat. If your lodging is coordinated through your guide service, check with your guide ahead of time on the best transportation and launch logistics.

Whether you already have your boat and crew lined up or need a little help putting the pieces together, don’t let the logistics keep you from joining us.

Come for the Gulf Coast Land Institute, join us for the Calcutta Thursday evening, and stay for a great day of fishing on Calcasieu Lake.

We look forward to seeing you in Lake Charles!

Sponsorships

Champion - $1,000

Includes 3 Anglers
3 Calcutta Tickets
3 entries for drawings.
Also includes recognition and logo on all event marketing and banners

Platinum- $750

Includes 2 Anglers
2 Calcutta Tickets
2 entries for drawings.
Also includes recognition and logo on all event marketing and banners

Gold- $500

Includes 1 Angler
1 Calcutta Ticket
1 entry for drawings

Also includes recognition and logo on all event marketing and banners

Friends of LAPL - $250

Includes 1 Calcutta Ticket

Also includes recognition and logo on all marketing and banners

Single Angler - $100

Includes 1 Angler

1 Calcutta Ticket

Click HERE for Rules and Entry Forms:

LAPL Fishing Tournament Entry Rules 2026.docx

LAPL Fishing Tournament Entry Form 2026.docx

Each Angler must complete and return one Entry Form and Indemnity Agreement to:

kyle.coburn@exxonmobil.com or jwf@fenstermaker.com

Pay online or mail checks to:

LAPL

Attn: Fishing Tournament

P.O. Box 53491

Lafayette, LA 70505

LAPL Veterans Luncheon (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Lafayette Association of Professional Landmen upcoming events

LAPL Board Meeting (26 Aug 2026)

8th Annual LAPL Fishing Tournament (16 Oct 2026)

LAPL Veterans Luncheon (6 Nov 2026)