Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips 

5.0/5 (190 reviews)
 5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140, United States

Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips 

Carnelian Bay, CA, United States
26 ft
6
5.0/5 (190 reviews)

Lake tahoe fishing trips available daily. During the summer months May-Aug i offer two trips a day. Typically 5 am and 9 15 am start times, that may vary as we get later in the summer as the sunrise is later. You can bring swimming stuff along and go for a swim if the weather allows. My trips are up to 4 hrs and i filet the fish that you catch if you decide to keep some. Thank you for looking at my fishing trips on Lake Tahoe. Please before you pick a date that will work for you please send me an inquiry on that specific date and time of the trip. I try to keep the calendar up to date but sometimes dates that are taken will not yet have been blocked out. Thank you!

I offer trips 12 months out of the year and fishing is productive during the full calendar year! All of my trips are weather permitting. Big predictions of wind and or too much snow and ice on the roadways are a no-go. My trips are up to 4 hrs long and I provide all that is needed. You would need to get a one-day fishing license for those wanting to actively fish 16 yrs and older. Fishing permits are easily obtained online the night before the trip or the morning of just to make sure the weather will allow. My boat is a 2024 river wild alum hull with a top and heater if necessary. I provide water, chips, and granola bars for snacks.

Our main target on the north shore of Lake Tahoe is Mackinaw aka Lake Trout. It averages in size from 2 to 5 lbs. The lake record is 37 1/2 lbs.
Lake tahoe mackinaw are very good to eat! I am based out of the north shore so if you are staying in South Lake Tahoe or reno you can expect a 50-minute car ride. During the summer months i offer two trips a day (may-sept). Please reach out about availability before booking a day. I will resoond promptly.

Lake tahoe fishing trips available daily. During the summer months May-Aug i offer two trips a day. Typically 5 am and 9 15 am start times, that may vary as we get later in the summer as the sunrise is later. You can bring swimming stuff along and go for a swim if the weather allows. My trips are up to 4 hrs and i filet the fish that you catch if you decide to keep some. Thank you for looking at my fishing trips on Lake Tahoe. Please before you pick a date that will work for you please send me an inquiry on that specific date and time of the trip. I try to keep the calendar up to date but sometimes dates that are taken will not yet have been blocked out. Thank you!

I offer trips 12 months out of the year and fishing is productive during the full calendar year! All of my trips are weather permitting. Big predictions of wind and or too much snow and ice on the roadways are a no-go. My trips are up to 4 hrs long and I provide all that is needed. You would need to get a one-day fishing license for those wanting to actively fish 16 yrs and older. Fishing permits are easily obtained online the night before the trip or the morning of just to make sure the weather will allow. My boat is a 2024 river wild alum hull with a top and heater if necessary. I provide water, chips, and granola bars for snacks.

Our main target on the north shore of Lake Tahoe is Mackinaw aka Lake Trout. It averages in size from 2 to 5 lbs. The lake record is 37 1/2 lbs.
Lake tahoe mackinaw are very good to eat! I am based out of the north shore so if you are staying in South Lake Tahoe or reno you can expect a 50-minute car ride. During the summer months i offer two trips a day (may-sept). Please reach out about availability before booking a day. I will resoond promptly.

Brad Bugica
Captain
Brad Bugica
34 years of experience
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Half Day Trip - 5 am
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
9 15 am tahoe trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 9:15 AM
Lake Trout
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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5.0
190 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

97%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Casey Winters
Casey Winters
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California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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best Tahoe fishing trip!
9 15 am tahoe trip on July 23, 20262 adults3 children

what an awesome morning out with Captain Brad and Michelle! we caught our max limit of fish, they were excellent in helping the kids, and taught us about the lake and fish. the boat was larger than expected (very comfortable) with shade. lifetime memories were made. highly recommend! thank you captain Brad and Michelle

Robert Frazor
Robert Frazor
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California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Great morning with Captain Brad
Half Day Trip - 5 am on July 10, 20263 adults1 child

We spent the early morning trolling for lake trout and caught the limit in a couple of hours. Captain Brad was cheerful and conversational, answering all of our questions about the lake, the technique, and the local conditions. He ably cut and filleted our fish and that evening we had a fantastic meal. Both of our kids had a great time and one even said it was their favorite part if the trip!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Mike Rodriguez
Mike Rodriguez
Repeat angler
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California, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
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amazing trip
Half Day Trip - 5 am on May 22, 20265 adults

Capt Brad was amazing! Put us on the fish and was great with our two kids that fished. Would reccomemd 10/10. We will be back and fish with capt Brad again! Best for anyone! A guys trip or just a family trip getting the kids hooked on fishing. just book with the intention to having fun and learning about the fishey on lake Tahoe.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Alex Fodor
Alex Fodor
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great morning on Tahoe
9 15 am tahoe trip on June 18, 20266 adults

Our family had a great fishing trip on Lake Tahoe for Mackinaw Trout with Captain Brad. The lake was beautiful and the fish were plentiful. We even took a dip in the lake. Brad kindly filleted our fish for us which made cooking them a breeze. Highly recommended for a memorable family experience.

Krizia Marano
Krizia Marano
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Awesome!
9 15 am tahoe trip on July 31, 20262 adults

Captain Brad and his boat were great and we’ll definitely charter with him again on our next visit to Lake Tahoe! 🐟

Reported catch:
Lake Trout

FAQs about Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips

Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 9 15 am tahoe trip (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - 5 am (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Chips, granola bars)
  • Drinks (Waters)
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips include:
  • Lake Trout

Your captain

Brad Bugica
Brad Bugica
Brad Bugica

Carnelian Bay, California, United States

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
192 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since July 2017

Captain Brad Bugica has been fishing since he was 8 years old. He became a California licensed guide in 1992 and has been guiding full time since 2006. Both challenging and rewarding, he has loved every minute of it. You can fish with him year-round in Lake Tahoe or in the Sacramento area from fall to late spring.

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
192 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since July 2017

Captain Brad Bugica has been fishing since he was 8 years old. He became a California licensed guide in 1992 and has been guiding full time since 2006. Both challenging and rewarding, he has loved every minute of it. You can fish with him year-round in Lake Tahoe or in the Sacramento area from fall to late spring.

The fish you can target

Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2026
Boat manufacturer
River wild
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha 4 stroke
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Chips, granola bars
Drinks
Waters

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

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
Young fishermen are always welcome!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
You are welcome to do as you like with your catch

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:

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 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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