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July
July is possibly the most productive month for Kokanee fishing on Lake Tahoe. This is also the prime time to hit the ocean in search of just about anything you want, from Rockfish to Leopard Sharks.

Fresh Fishing Reports from Northern California

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What anglers said about fishing in Northern California

This was our first charter in Lake Tahoe, have never fished for salmon and captain Scott was awesome teaching us new techniques!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was our first charter in Lake Tahoe, have never fished for salmon and captain Scott was awesome teaching us new techniques!
Scotty's Sportfishing LLC
Scotty's Sportfishing LLC
Absolutely. Call the captain and discuss what you want and he give you a clear answer on what’s your best options
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Absolutely. Call the captain and discuss what you want and he give you a clear answer on what’s your best options
Addictive Sport Fishing
Addictive Sport Fishing
Definitely shop around and read reviews as prices greatly fluctuate. Very satisfied on bang for buck!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely shop around and read reviews as prices greatly fluctuate. Very satisfied on bang for buck!
Tahoe Sportfishing
Tahoe Sportfishing
Book with Warrior Poetry Sportfishing because they know their fishing! Friendly, knowledgeable and fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Warrior Poetry Sportfishing because they know their fishing! Friendly, knowledgeable and fun.
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Dress warm because the weather can be unpredictable and if the wind starts blowing it will get cold
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress warm because the weather can be unpredictable and if the wind starts blowing it will get cold
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Absolutely! Captain Dave and First Mate Neil are so kind and knowledgeable. They will help you get comfortable and teach you well!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely! Captain Dave and First Mate Neil are so kind and knowledgeable. They will help you get comfortable and teach you well!
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Russo's is a great marina with friendly staff and good parking. Easy access to close fishing from the dock and easy to get to and from the freeway. June the weather gets very hot so dress appropriately.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Russo's is a great marina with friendly staff and good parking. Easy access to close fishing from the dock and easy to get to and from the freeway. June the weather gets very hot so dress appropriately.
Delta BASSN’ Guide Service
Delta BASSN’ Guide Service
The fishing was good. Everybody on the boat walked away with at least one fish
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The fishing was good. Everybody on the boat walked away with at least one fish
fishSFbay
fishSFbay
Check the weather and dress appropriately. Layer clothes as weather changes quickly.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Check the weather and dress appropriately. Layer clothes as weather changes quickly.
Scotty's Sportfishing LLC
Scotty's Sportfishing LLC
Well, we had 30+ mph winds and the high was only 70 degrees, but that was an anomaly. Original forecast was for 10-15 mph winds and a high in the low 90's, which (for me) is amazing fishing weather. Cover up, slather on some sunscreen, stay hydrated and have a blast out there!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Well, we had 30+ mph winds and the high was only 70 degrees, but that was an anomaly. Original forecast was for 10-15 mph winds and a high in the low 90's, which (for me) is amazing fishing weather. Cover up, slather on some sunscreen, stay hydrated and have a blast out there!
Mark Crutcher Fishing
Mark Crutcher Fishing
Weather is good. At least for us bite was hot. Scenary great and you can fish near cool landmarks (alcatraz and golden gates)
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather is good. At least for us bite was hot. Scenary great and you can fish near cool landmarks (alcatraz and golden gates)
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Taking the advice of your captain is what helps you catch your fish. Wear fishing apparel and hat for sure! Be ready to have fun because it goes by quick!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Taking the advice of your captain is what helps you catch your fish. Wear fishing apparel and hat for sure! Be ready to have fun because it goes by quick!
Scotty's Sportfishing LLC
Scotty's Sportfishing LLC
They did say that you might catch more fish when the bay is a bit warmer but we were still very happy with everything we caught and would still come in June! Make sure to bundle up the mornings are chilly on the water but we were prepared and it didn’t bother our kids!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
They did say that you might catch more fish when the bay is a bit warmer but we were still very happy with everything we caught and would still come in June! Make sure to bundle up the mornings are chilly on the water but we were prepared and it didn’t bother our kids!
Here We Go Sport Fishing
Here We Go Sport Fishing
You need to book a trip with smaller tide movement. We booked on a 7ft tidal change that reduced the chances of catching fish but Captain Ken has been on the water for over 40 years and put us on the halibut.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You need to book a trip with smaller tide movement. We booked on a 7ft tidal change that reduced the chances of catching fish but Captain Ken has been on the water for over 40 years and put us on the halibut.
Josie Mac Sportfishing
Josie Mac Sportfishing
Go early morning for your best chance of catching a fish and expect to work to get them on the boat. The fish are deep and it's not easy to get them to the surface.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go early morning for your best chance of catching a fish and expect to work to get them on the boat. The fish are deep and it's not easy to get them to the surface.
Tahoe Sportfishing
Tahoe Sportfishing
Definitely take Dramamine (per dosage directions) the night before and another one an hour before you get on the boat. Even if you think there is no way I’m going to get motion sickness.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely take Dramamine (per dosage directions) the night before and another one an hour before you get on the boat. Even if you think there is no way I’m going to get motion sickness.
Steve Huber – Crescent City
Steve Huber – Crescent City
Bring a hat and a jacket can be pretty cool in the morning and plenty of sun
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring a hat and a jacket can be pretty cool in the morning and plenty of sun
Reel Obsession Sportfishing – Richmond
Reel Obsession Sportfishing – Richmond
Easy to find marina and captain Steve will stay in contact with you a lot up to the date of your trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Easy to find marina and captain Steve will stay in contact with you a lot up to the date of your trip.
Steve Huber – Crescent City
Steve Huber – Crescent City
Wear warm clothes (fog & wind), bring a lunch and a thermos of coffee or hot cocoa.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wear warm clothes (fog & wind), bring a lunch and a thermos of coffee or hot cocoa.
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Dress in layers! Bring waterproof clothes and shoes unless you like being wet for 6 hours!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress in layers! Bring waterproof clothes and shoes unless you like being wet for 6 hours!
Nautilus Excursions
Nautilus Excursions