Calcasieu Lake

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lake
gptkbp:area approximately 60 square miles
gptkbp:averageRainfall approximately 5 feet
gptkbp:climate humid subtropical
gptkbp:connects Gulf of Mexico
gptkbp:drainageBasin gptkb:Calcasieu_River
gptkbp:elevation approximately 10 feet
gptkbp:environment wetland habitat
gptkbp:fishSpecies catfish
redfish
speckled trout
flounder
gptkbp:historicalEvent hurricane impact
oil spill incidents
gptkbp:historicalSignificance site of oil drilling
site of shipping routes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Calcasieu Lake
gptkbp:knownFor fishing
gptkbp:lighting part of flood management system
gptkbp:localEconomy supports fishing industry
supports tourism industry
supports recreational activities
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Louisiana
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Louisiana_Department_of_Wildlife_and_Fisheries
gptkbp:maximumDepth approximately 10 feet
gptkbp:navigable yes
gptkbp:notableFor wildlife conservation
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Calcasieu_River_Basin
gptkbp:protectedArea part of wildlife refuge
gptkbp:recreation boating
kayaking
hunting
birdwatching
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Lake_Charles
gptkb:Sulphur
Cameron
eagles
herons
ducks
Westlake
alligator
Hackberry
gptkbp:touristAttraction scenic views
water sports
wildlife tours
popular for fishing tournaments
gptkbp:waterQuality varies seasonally
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Calcasieu_River