Tahoe Trophy Trout 

5.0/5 (51 reviews)
 2435 Venice Drive East, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, United States

Make an adventure out of your next trip in South Lake Tahoe and go fishing with Tahoe Trophy Trout.

These waters are known for Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Sockeye Salmon, and more. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light tackle. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that’s dinner!

You’ll be dropping lines from a 22’ Starcraft boat with space for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

You might need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Children are welcome, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. It’s recommended to bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be water provided on board. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Robert below and start planning your trip today!

Robert Varik

Captain

Robert Varik


Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

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Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (5AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $880 
Half Day Trip (11AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $880 
Half Day Trip (3PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $880 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

96%

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Derek C.
Derek C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience with Captain Rob

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Half Day Trip (5AM) on June 14, 2025

We spent the morning on a tour with Captain Rob from Tahoe Trophy Trout and it was amazing. Cpt Rob was friendly, experienced and very easy going. Since I am not a morning person the 5am start was a challenge for me and we were a little late. He took it all in stride and we caught some amazing (and delicious) large trout. Cpt Rob knew the lake well and knew exactly where to take us to get our haul for lunch. I unreservedly recommend Tahoe Trophy Trout to anyone wanting a great experience on the lake.

We spent the morning on a tour with Captain Rob from Tahoe Trophy Trout and it was amazing. Cpt Rob was friendly, experienced and very easy going. Since I am not a morning person the 5am start was a challenge for me and we were a little late. He took it all in stride and we caught some amazing (and delicious) large trout. Cpt Rob knew the lake well and knew exactly where to take us to get our haul for lunch. I unreservedly recommend Tahoe Trophy Trout to anyone wanting a great experience...  

 Derek C. recommends Tahoe Trophy Trout

Joseph H.
Joseph H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Experience on the Lake

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Half Day Trip (3PM) on June 16, 2025

Capt Rob is great! Knows his stuff and learned a lot from him. Looking forward to getting out there again one day.

Capt Rob is great! Knows his stuff and learned a lot from him. Looking forward to getting out there again one day.  

 Joseph H. recommends Tahoe Trophy Trout

Stephen H.
Stephen H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Lunkers

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Half Day Trip (5AM) on May 22, 2025

This charter helped make my friends bachelor's party that much better. Big haul with a 14lb trout we kept for dinner and two 18lb+ trout we released. Definitely recommend.

This charter helped make my friends bachelor's party that much better. Big haul with a 14lb trout we kept for dinner and two 18lb+ trout we released. Definitely recommend.  

 Stephen H. recommends Tahoe Trophy Trout

Tina H.
Tina H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Half Day Trip (11AM) on July 11, 2024

Captain Rob was very nice and had all the equipment we needed. We caught a few trout although the fish were not biting that day which is not the captains fault just the way it goes in the fishing world.😀. Captain Rob worked very hard and definitely knew his stuff! Overall a great experience!

Captain Rob was very nice and had all the equipment we needed. We caught a few trout although the fish were not biting that day which is not the captains fault just the way it goes in the fishing world.😀. Captain Rob worked very hard and definitely knew his stuff! Overall a great experience!  

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 Tina H. recommends Tahoe Trophy Trout

Lance B.
Lance B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Perfect morning on Lake Tahoe

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Half Day Trip (11AM) on June 6, 2025

Captain Rob had a plan for the day and it worked well! It was a fun morning of successful fishing. We will be back!

Captain Rob had a plan for the day and it worked well! It was a fun morning of successful fishing. We will be back!  

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 Lance B. recommends Tahoe Trophy Trout

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FAQs about Tahoe Trophy Trout

What are the trip rates for Tahoe Trophy Trout?

Tahoe Trophy Trout offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $880 per group, additional US $225 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (11AM) (5 hours)
  • US $880 per group, additional US $225 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (3PM) (5 hours)
  • US $880 per group, additional US $225 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (5AM) (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Tahoe Trophy Trout?

When you book a trip with Tahoe Trophy Trout, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Tahoe Trophy Trout?

Trips booked with Tahoe Trophy Trout include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Tahoe Trophy Trout offer?

Tahoe Trophy Trout offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Tahoe Trophy Trout offer?

Tahoe Trophy Trout offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Tahoe Trophy Trout?

Top targeted fish species with Tahoe Trophy Trout include:

  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your captain

Robert Varik

South Lake Tahoe, California, United States

51 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since May 2023

Captain Robert Varik is a true master when it comes to catching Trophy Trout in Lake Tahoe. With 20 years of experience under his belt, he's ready to show you the best fishing spots, whether you're into jigging or trolling. Fun fact: he's got an incredible record of nabbing 10 double-digit Brown Trout on the West Coast, some weighing a whopping 17 lb! With his extensive knowledge and skills, Tahoe Trophy Trout is your ticket to a top-notch fishing experience on Lake Tahoe. So get ready to reel in some big ones and create memories that'll last a lifetime!

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1997
Boat manufacturer
Starcraft Marine
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
GMC
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Live Bait Well

Outriggers

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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