Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996 

5.0/5 (43 reviews)
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 3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, United States

Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996 

5.0/5 (43 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (32)

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
Capt Scotty is Awesome
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Angler rating

38
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 43 reviews
Showing: 5 of 43 reviews
Robert K.
Robert K.
4.7/5

Jun 28, 2025

5 Hour Trip

Great experience!

VERIFIED

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.

Captain Mike and the boat were terrific. The fish didn't cooperate as much as we would have liked, but the experience was great...  

 Robert K. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996
1 person finds this review helpful
 Robert K. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996
1 person finds this review helpful

Michael P.
Michael P.
5.0/5

Oct 16, 2025

5 Hour Trip (Shared)

Tough eas wind bie

VERIFIED
NEW

Scott was a great captain and showed us a great time for my wife’s Birthday. Strong east wind made for a tough bite but we persevered and ended up with some nice lakers. You wont be disappointed with Scott!

Scott was a great captain and showed us a great time for my wife’s Birthday. Strong east wind made for a tough bite but we persevered...  

 Michael P. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996
1 person finds this review helpful
 Michael P. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996
1 person finds this review helpful

Peter D.
Peter D.
5.0/5

Jun 3, 2025

5 Hour Trip

Great day with Captain Mike

VERIFIED

Took my son and 2 grandsons out for a day of fishing. Captain Mike met all our expectations plus +. He got us on the fish and kept us going all morning. Equipment was top notch and Captain Mike was very knowledgeable about the Lake. I would recommend him and when we return he’ll be my go to guy.

Took my son and 2 grandsons out for a day of fishing. Captain Mike met all our expectations plus +. He got us on the fish and...  

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 Peter D. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996
 Peter D. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 5, 2025
Thanks team. We had a great day on the water. I look forward to our next adventure.

Lisa M.
Lisa M.
5.0/5

Sep 24, 2025

5 Hour Trip (Shared)

Mike got us on the bite

VERIFIED

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.🙂🎣

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....  

 Lisa M. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996
 Lisa M. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996

Brian F.
Brian F.
5.0/5

Sep 15, 2025

5 Hour Trip

Jersey Boys

VERIFIED

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

Had my buddies visiting from the east coast. We “hooked up” with Captain Mike. The whole day was filled with great laughter, perfect...  

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 Brian F. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996
 Brian F. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (32)

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
Capt Scotty is Awesome
+29

Angler rating

38
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 43 reviews
Showing: 5 of 43 reviews
Robert K.
Robert K.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on June 28, 2025

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.

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...  

 Robert K. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996
1 person finds this review helpful

Michael P.
Michael P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Tough eas wind bie

VERIFIED
NEW

5 Hour Trip (Shared) on October 16, 2025

Scott was a great captain and showed us a great time for my wife’s Birthday. Strong east wind made for a tough bite but we persevered and ended up with some nice lakers. You wont be disappointed with Scott!

Scott was a great captain and showed us a great time for my wife’s Birthday. Strong east wind made for a tough bite but we persevered and ended up with some nice lakers. You wont be disappointed with Scott!  

 Michael P. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996
1 person finds this review helpful

Peter D.
Peter D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day with Captain Mike

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on June 3, 2025

Took my son and 2 grandsons out for a day of fishing. Captain Mike met all our expectations plus +. He got us on the fish and kept us going all morning. Equipment was top notch and Captain Mike was very knowledgeable about the Lake. I would recommend him and when we return he’ll be my go to guy.

Took my son and 2 grandsons out for a day of fishing. Captain Mike met all our expectations plus +. He got us on the fish and kept us going all morning. Equipment was top notch and Captain Mike was very knowledgeable about the Lake. I would recommend him and when we return he’ll be my go to guy.  

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 Peter D. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 5, 2025
Thanks team. We had a great day on the water. I look forward to our next adventure.

Lisa M.
Lisa M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Mike got us on the bite

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip (Shared) on September 24, 2025

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.🙂🎣

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.🙂🎣  

 Lisa M. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996

Brian F.
Brian F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Jersey Boys

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on September 15, 2025

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

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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 Brian F. recommends Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996

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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