Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996 

5.0/5 (45 reviews)
 3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, United States

Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996 

5.0/5 (45 reviews)
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3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
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If you're here to make the most of fishing in South Lake Tahoe, look no further than Tahoe Topliners Sportfishing. Captain Mike will be your guide, offering 29 years of guiding experience.

Captain Mike has guided clients to the last 4 Tahoe Lake record Brown Trout, nearly broke the state record Kokanee, and annually catches some of the largest Lake Trout in the states of California and Nevada. Ask any locals who is the best on the lake and the answer will always come back Tahoe Topliners Sportfishing. Twenty-eight years of dedication have brought them a 75% repeat clientele.

Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Sockeye Salmon, and more can be found in these waters, depending on when you go. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Capt. Mike operates a 23' Aluminum fishing with a capacity for 6 passengers. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

You might need to get 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.

Capt. Mike is happy to have kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! A few items to bring include snacks, drinks, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Tahoe Topliners Sportfishing!

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Rating

5.0
45 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (32)

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
Capt Scotty is Awesome
Great day with Captain Mike
Fishing with Mike
Fishing with Mike
+26

What anglers say

89%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

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Ben Fortney
Ben Fortney
5.0
Verified
Fall Fishing Lake Tahoe
5 Hour Trip (Shared) on November 8, 20251 adult
Had a great time fishing with Capt Mike on a shared trip, started the morning off trolling and then vertical jigged for the remainder of the trip. Ended up landing several nice trout including my first mackinaw. Rest assured he will do his very best to put you on the fish and will make sure you have a great time out on the water regardless. Highly recommend booking a trip if you plan to visit South Lake Tahoe or any of the surrounding areas.
Response from Captain
November 27, 2025
thank you
1
Robert Kroll
Robert Kroll
4.7
Verified
Great experience!
5 Hour Trip on June 28, 20256 adults
Captain Mike and the boat were terrific. The fish didn't cooperate as much as we would have liked, but the experience was great for me and my sons. We did catch a couple of fish and learned so much about Lake Tahoe - the history of the whole area and different stories about the lake. I asked a lot of questions and Captain Mike was really knowledgeable about so many things relating to the area! I will look to do another fishing trip with Tahoe Topliners Fishing, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to book a fishing charter at South Lake Tahoe.
1
Devin Norcutt
Devin Norcutt
5.0
Verified
Awesome
5 Hour Trip (Shared) on November 24, 20251 adult
Caption Mike is awesome! He’s not just your guide he treats you like a friend really good dude and a great time! Fishing was hard cuz weather and conditions but he puts in the efforts and he got us on the fish! You won’t be disappointed! Going to go again for sure!
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Response from Captain
November 27, 2025
thank you
1
Lisa Metscher
Lisa Metscher
5.0
Verified
Mike got us on the bite
5 Hour Trip (Shared) on September 24, 20251 adult
At first the trip was very slow and not many bites. Then Capt Mike changed up the game and put us on the bite using the jig method. It was fun and I learned a new fishing technique. The weather was perfect. A big thank you to Capt Mike.🙂🎣
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
1
Brian Fregeolle
Brian Fregeolle
5.0
Verified
Jersey Boys
5 Hour Trip on September 15, 20254 adults
Had my buddies visiting from the east coast. We “hooked up” with Captain Mike. The whole day was filled with great laughter, perfect weather and fish,Did we catch the big one, no, but we did net memories to last a lifetime. Fantastic experience
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US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
Kids Critter Cruise
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3 Hour Trip
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
45 reviews
5
40
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (32)

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
Capt Scotty is Awesome
Great day with Captain Mike
Fishing with Mike
Fishing with Mike
+26

What anglers say

89%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (45)

Filter
Showing 15 of 45 reviews
Ben Fortney
Ben Fortney
5.0
Verified
Fall Fishing Lake Tahoe
5 Hour Trip (Shared) on November 8, 20251 adult
Had a great time fishing with Capt Mike on a shared trip, started the morning off trolling and then vertical jigged for the remainder of the trip. Ended up landing several nice trout including my first mackinaw. Rest assured he will do his very best to put you on the fish and will make sure you have a great time out on the water regardless. Highly recommend booking a trip if you plan to visit South Lake Tahoe or any of the surrounding areas.
Response from Captain
November 27, 2025
thank you
1
Robert Kroll
Robert Kroll
4.7
Verified
Great experience!
5 Hour Trip on June 28, 20256 adults
Captain Mike and the boat were terrific. The fish didn't cooperate as much as we would have liked, but the experience was great for me and my sons. We did catch a couple of fish and learned so much about Lake Tahoe - the history of the whole area and different stories about the lake. I asked a lot of questions and Captain Mike was really knowledgeable about so many things relating to the area! I will look to do another fishing trip with Tahoe Topliners Fishing, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to book a fishing charter at South Lake Tahoe.
1
Devin Norcutt
Devin Norcutt
5.0
Verified
Awesome
5 Hour Trip (Shared) on November 24, 20251 adult
Caption Mike is awesome! He’s not just your guide he treats you like a friend really good dude and a great time! Fishing was hard cuz weather and conditions but he puts in the efforts and he got us on the fish! You won’t be disappointed! Going to go again for sure!
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Response from Captain
November 27, 2025
thank you
1
Lisa Metscher
Lisa Metscher
5.0
Verified
Mike got us on the bite
5 Hour Trip (Shared) on September 24, 20251 adult
At first the trip was very slow and not many bites. Then Capt Mike changed up the game and put us on the bite using the jig method. It was fun and I learned a new fishing technique. The weather was perfect. A big thank you to Capt Mike.🙂🎣
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
1
Brian Fregeolle
Brian Fregeolle
5.0
Verified
Jersey Boys
5 Hour Trip on September 15, 20254 adults
Had my buddies visiting from the east coast. We “hooked up” with Captain Mike. The whole day was filled with great laughter, perfect weather and fish,Did we catch the big one, no, but we did net memories to last a lifetime. Fantastic experience
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FAQs about Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Duckworth
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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