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Lake Tahoe (Nevada) fishing conditions · Nevada

Now until 5 pmLake trout

The bite peaks at 72.

Log a trip here
Right now: 72 for lake trout, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Lake trout, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 721 pm
  2. 72
  3. 72
  4. 724 pm
  5. 58
  6. 58
  7. 687 pm
  8. 68
  9. 68
  10. 6810 pm
  11. 68
  12. 68Sun
  13. 681 am
  14. 68
  15. 68
  16. 684 am
  17. 68
  18. 68
  19. 687 am
  20. 68
  21. 68
  22. 5810 am
  23. 58
  24. 58
  25. 681 pm
  26. 68
  27. 68
  28. 584 pm
  29. 58
  30. 58
  31. 687 pm
  32. 68
  33. 68
  34. 6810 pm
  35. 68
  36. 68Mon
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Lake trout range 40–52°

Wind
0 mph

From the

Light
Daylight

Sunset 4:53 pm

Sky
Mostly Sunny

No rain expected

Air
58°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Nevada non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Lake Trout

Lake trout

Salvelinus namaycush

72Worth the tripNow until 5 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Lake trout bite in 40–52° water, best near 48°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Holds 30–200 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 5 game fish a day in total, all species combined; open all year from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. A Nevada, Interstate Boundary Waters or California license is valid.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Tahoe (Nevada)

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on lake trout

Kokanee Salmon

Kokanee salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

72Worth the tripNow until 5 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Kokanee salmon bite in 45–59° water, best near 53°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Holds 20–120 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 5 game fish a day in total, all species combined; open all year from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. A Nevada, Interstate Boundary Waters or California license is valid.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Tahoe (Nevada)

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Year-round. More on kokanee salmon

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

72Worth the tripNow until 5 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Rainbow trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 5 game fish a day in total, all species combined; open all year from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. A Nevada, Interstate Boundary Waters or California license is valid.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Tahoe (Nevada)

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–May, Oct–Dec, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on rainbow trout

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.22 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today4:53 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:35 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:20 pm–4:20 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 5:50 am–6:50 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Nevada Dept. of Wildlife has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: Nevada Dept. of Wildlife · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

The vast cobalt-blue alpine lake straddling the California–Nevada line — a deep, cold mackinaw (lake trout) fishery jigged and trolled in hundreds of feet of water, with kokanee salmon and rainbow trout. The Nevada shore at Cave Rock and Zephyr Cove gives public ramp and shoreline access.

5 game fish a day in total, all species combined, from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. A Nevada, Interstate Boundary Waters or California license is valid. Closed areas include the Cave Rock ramp jetty and the creek mouths on the north shore.

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Pyramid Lake66 mi · NevadaBest now until 5 pm
82Worth the trip
Folsom Lake69 mi · CaliforniaBest now until 5 pm
86Go
Feather River (Oroville)95 mi · CaliforniaBest now until 5 pm
70Worth the trip
California Delta (Sacramento–San Joaquin)111 mi · CaliforniaBest now until 5 pm
70Worth the trip
Lake Berryessa127 mi · CaliforniaBest now until 5 pm
68Marginal
Sacramento River (Red Bluff)142 mi · CaliforniaBest today 3 pm–5 pm
84Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Tahoe (Nevada)?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Lake Tahoe (Nevada) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Lake Tahoe (Nevada)?

Lake Tahoe (Nevada) is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Lake Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Lake Tahoe (Nevada)?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Lake Tahoe (Nevada) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Lake Tahoe (Nevada) have?

Lake Tahoe (Nevada) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. 5 game fish a day in total, all species combined, from 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. A Nevada, Interstate Boundary Waters or California license is valid. Closed areas include the Cave Rock ramp jetty and the creek mouths on the north shore.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Lake Tahoe (Nevada)?

state agency regulations apply at Lake Tahoe (Nevada). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Lake Tahoe (Nevada) tidal water?

No. Lake Tahoe (Nevada) is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.