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May
Kokanee Salmon are starting to make an appearance in Lake Tahoe, but are still a long way from their peak season. Trout fishing continues to be excellent, so whether you want Macks or Rainbows, youโ€™re golden.

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What anglers said about fishing in Lake Tahoe

Weather is always a crap shoot. One day is sunny, the next is windy and a winter snow alert.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather is always a crap shoot. One day is sunny, the next is windy and a winter snow alert.
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
Be prepared for winter storms and the water that goes with them. Stay warm and dry.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for winter storms and the water that goes with them. Stay warm and dry.
Tahoe Sportfishing
Tahoe Sportfishing
This was the first time that I ever fished on Lake Tahoe. I am from Iowa, so I donโ€™t do much fishing at all. I really had an unbelievably great time and enjoyed catching my limit in 3 hours. What a beautiful lake. I give this a 10!!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was the first time that I ever fished on Lake Tahoe. I am from Iowa, so I donโ€™t do much fishing at all. I really had an unbelievably great time and enjoyed catching my limit in 3 hours. What a beautiful lake. I give this a 10!!!!
Tahoe Sportfishing
Tahoe Sportfishing
Great trip and beautiful area. Friendly people with helpful attention to learning to fish successfully. Be prepared to fillet your own fish if you take it home.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Great trip and beautiful area. Friendly people with helpful attention to learning to fish successfully. Be prepared to fillet your own fish if you take it home.
Tahoe Sportfishing
Tahoe Sportfishing
Check the season carefully before you book so you know what's hitting. If you are too early or too late for Kokanee salmon, for example, you may be disappointed in your catch. Also, I highly suggest you book your charter direct rather than through FishingBooker. They add little value, their incessant text messages are excessive, and they won't prep you for the day the way the skipper will.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Check the season carefully before you book so you know what's hitting. If you are too early or too late for Kokanee salmon, for example, you may be disappointed in your catch. Also, I highly suggest you book your charter direct rather than through FishingBooker. They add little value, their incessant text messages are excessive, and they won't prep you for the day the way the skipper will.
Double Down Guide Service
Double Down Guide Service
Yes, the spot Captain Brad took us to was about a 15 minute boat ride from Carnelian Bay. We fished in 150 feet depth and caught many Macinaw Trout. We kept three and released the others.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, the spot Captain Brad took us to was about a 15 minute boat ride from Carnelian Bay. We fished in 150 feet depth and caught many Macinaw Trout. We kept three and released the others.
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
Early start good during summer as it gets hot- but great way to experience fishing with a professional.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Early start good during summer as it gets hot- but great way to experience fishing with a professional.
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
Fish with captain Brad! He is great with beginners and experienced anglers.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fish with captain Brad! He is great with beginners and experienced anglers.
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
I feel like April is early this year for tahoe. Warmer days bring more consistent fishing. But getting out on a boat with an experienced captain definitely pays off
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I feel like April is early this year for tahoe. Warmer days bring more consistent fishing. But getting out on a boat with an experienced captain definitely pays off
Tahoe Topliners Fishing โ€“ Est. 1996
Tahoe Topliners Fishing โ€“ Est. 1996
I recommend calling Captain Mike Nielsen. Was recommended to me by the guy at the shop where we bought our licenses. He did not disappoint. Caught our limit, saw incredible views and learned a good bit about the area. Gorgeous day and amazing experience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I recommend calling Captain Mike Nielsen. Was recommended to me by the guy at the shop where we bought our licenses. He did not disappoint. Caught our limit, saw incredible views and learned a good bit about the area. Gorgeous day and amazing experience!
Tahoe Topliners Fishing โ€“ Est. 1996
Tahoe Topliners Fishing โ€“ Est. 1996
Donโ€™t reel to quickly the fish have soft mouths and the hooks pop out right at the boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Donโ€™t reel to quickly the fish have soft mouths and the hooks pop out right at the boat
Tahoe Trophy Trout
Tahoe Trophy Trout Meadow Vista, California
Be courteous to your captain and the other boaters at the boat dock by being on time and ready to get out on the water. It is a busy boat launch first thing in the morning.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be courteous to your captain and the other boaters at the boat dock by being on time and ready to get out on the water. It is a busy boat launch first thing in the morning.
Three D Fishing
Three D Fishing
The morning bite for Lake Trout is better than the afternoon bite, but no matter when you go out, if you go with Captain Rob, itโ€™s going to be an amazing experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The morning bite for Lake Trout is better than the afternoon bite, but no matter when you go out, if you go with Captain Rob, itโ€™s going to be an amazing experience.
Tahoe Trophy Trout
Tahoe Trophy Trout
Go early parking is limited and purchase your fishing lic at Ace Hardware in Truckee.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go early parking is limited and purchase your fishing lic at Ace Hardware in Truckee.
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips Kent, WA
Your arms will get tired reeling in all the fish lol. JK itโ€™s a blast definitely a must do when in Tahoe.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Your arms will get tired reeling in all the fish lol. JK itโ€™s a blast definitely a must do when in Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips Henderson, NV
Little chilly, but nice October day in Tahoe. Can't beat the sunrise and mountain views and the clean gorgeous water.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Little chilly, but nice October day in Tahoe. Can't beat the sunrise and mountain views and the clean gorgeous water.
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips Brookeville, MD
Great time! Landed 4 in the boat really early in the morning and had 3-4 other chances that the fish got lucky on.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great time! Landed 4 in the boat really early in the morning and had 3-4 other chances that the fish got lucky on.
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips
Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips Foristell, MO