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Where
to Fish? The best fishing
spots around Tahoe are usually kept as secret as a gold miner's
claim. But the following locations have been shared with us.
Each spot listed has a number corresponding to the map. For
more detail, consult the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
map, available from most Forest Service offices for $3.00
plus tax.
1. Upper Truckee River - The Upper
Truckee is fed from the waters of Meiss Country south of HIghway
89. Fishing is good in the deep pools during the early part
of fishing season.
2. Echo Lakes - Just a short drive
off of Highway 50, you can try both boat and shore fishing
here. shore fishing is usually good from the dam. Please respect
the rights of private property and homeowners around the lake.
3. Sawmill Pond - A stocked pond for
children 15 years of age and under. Adults are allowed to
help children fish but are not allowed to fish themselves.
The pond is located 1 mile south of South Lake Tahoe along
Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
4. Fallen Leaf Lake - The best fishing
is from a boat, but occasionaly fish can be taken from the
shore with a good cast. The lake is a short walk from Fallen
Leaf Lake Road or Fallen Leaf Campground. Fishing with-in
250 feet of the dam is illegal.
5. Lake Tahoe - The best fishing is
in deep water from a boat. For shore fishing, try places where
the shoreline drops off quickly such as Rubicon Point on the
west shore or Cave Rock on the east shore. A day use fee is
charged at both of these areas. Fishing is closed in the lake
within 300 feet of its tributaries and upstream to the first
lake from October 1 through June 30. The rest of the year
the entire lake is open.
6. Truckee River - Lake Tahoe's only
outlet, the Truckee starts it's journey from Lake Tahoe's
dam at Tahoe City and continues along Highway 89 to the town
of Truckee. Fishing is closed year around from the dam to
1,000 feet downstream. Certain other sections of the Truckee
are closed year around. Check the fishing regulations for
specific information.
7. Carson River, West Fork - Flowing
through Hope Faith and Chairty Valleys, this portion of
the river receives consideralbe use. It is located south
of Lake Tahoe along HIghway 88 and also flows along Blue
Lakes Road.
8. Carson River, East Fork - Closed
to all fishing above Carson Falls. From Hangmans' Bridge (south
of Markleeville) downstream to the Nevada state line, there
is a minimum size limit of 14 inches and you must use artificial
lures with single barbless hooks.
9. Blue Lakes - A series of lakes located
south of the Tahoe Basin, 12 miles off of Highway 88. At over
8,000 feet they are some of the highest lakes accessible by
automobile. Camping is available nearby. fishing is reported
to be good off the dams where the two lakes connect.
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