Douglas County Fish Reports

On Lake Tahoe, most ramps are closed except for a couple. Not much to report this week. If inclement weather approaches, fishing can be good on big blue.

The lake is still producing fish when you can get out. Jointed Rapalas in black and silver have been most productive. If you’re using lead core line, use an F5 or F6 black/silver or perch pattern. Shore anglers have done fair off the north end of the lake with PowerBait or inflated nightcrawlers.

The water level is still high, and the fishing has been good. Shore anglers have been fishing in the cove area by the campground with green or salmon peach PowerBait. Trollers have been doing well along the north end using blades and half a crawler or toplining Rapalas—the F5 perch or hot steel pattern. If the fish are a little finicky, put on a J7

On Lake Tahoe, most ramps are closed for the winter except Sand Harbor, Pine Forest, and Cave Rock. Mackinaw are holding 50–150 feet deep off the west shore, Cal Neva Hole, and South Lake. Trollers are picking up trout around 100 feet down along shoreline drop-offs. Shore anglers are finding a few fish in the mornings 20–30 feet from shore.

On Lake Tahoe, most of the boat ramps have closed for the winter season, except for Sand Harbor, Pine Forest, and Cave Rock. Macks are still holding around 50–150 feet deep off the west shore, Cal Neva Hole, and South Lake. Trollers are finding trout 100 feet down along shoreline drop-offs. Shore anglers are getting a few bites in the mornings 20–30 feet from shore.

On Lake Tahoe, boat anglers are finding steady action for Mackinaw and trout across the lake. Kokanee season has wrapped up, as most fish have fully colored. Macks are holding 50–150 feet deep off the west shore, Cal Neva Hole, and South Lake. Large plugs and jigged minnows are producing solid fish. Trollers are finding trout 100 feet down along shoreline drop-offs. Shore anglers are

On Lake Tahoe, Mackinaw and trout action is steady across the lake. Most Kokanee have colored, so their season is wrapped. Mackinaw are holding deep, 50–150 feet, off the west shore, Cal Neva Hole, and South Lake. Larger plugs and jigged minnows are producing fish into the teens. Trout are showing 100 feet down for trollers, while some shore anglers are connecting in the mornings

Lake Tahoe is steady for kokanee, mackinaw, and trout. Surface temps are mid-60s, and kokanee are stacking on the west shore between DL Bliss and Sugar Pine, 40–60 feet down. Fish are topping out around 17 inches, and trollers running dodger-and-hoochie rigs are doing well. Mackinaw are deeper, holding in the 60–130 foot range in the west shore, near the Cal Neva Hole, and around

Fishing remains consistent on Lake Tahoe with surface temps in the mid-60s°F. Kokanee are concentrated on the west shore between DL Bliss and Sugar Pine, running 40–60 feet deep and up to 17" long. Mackinaw are deeper—120–300 feet—near the Cal Neva Hole and South Lake, with fish hitting on trolled plugs or jigged minnows. Trout are around 100 feet, hitting Rapalas for boat anglers. Shore

Fishing is strong across the lake for anglers targeting the right depths. Surface temps are mid-60s°F. Mackinaw are holding 80–140 feet down near the Cal Neva Hole and South Lake, hitting jigged minnows and trolled plugs, with plugs producing larger fish. Kokanee are active around Baldwin Beach at 70 feet, averaging 13–20 inches. Big browns are cruising around 100 feet and taking Rapalas. Early mornings

Fishing remains strong across Lake Tahoe for those targeting the right areas and getting out early. Surface temps are in the mid-60s°F. Lake trout are holding around 80–140 feet near the Cal Neva Hole and in South Lake, biting on jigged minnows and trolled plugs. Trolling plugs seems to be producing the larger fish. Kokanee are biting well near the Baldwin Beach area around 70

On our last trip, we landed a 10-pound Lake Trout and a 5-pound Brown Trout. We also brought in 2 Rainbows and 2 Kokanee. Fishing is still going strong as we head toward the end of summer. For more information, visit TahoeTrophyTrout.com or call/text 530-318-0791.

Fishing remains strong for those targeting deep water. Surface temps are in the mid-60s°F, with Mackinaw found around 360 feet and taking jigs or trolled gear. Kokanee are biting well in South Lake around 120 feet on bright spoons and hoochies. Rainbows and browns are cruising near creek mouths, with trout fishing best at first light or late evening while trolling 30–40 feet along the

Fishing is strong on Lake Tahoe for those targeting deeper water. Surface temps are in the low to mid-60s°F, warming slightly in sheltered areas. Mackinaw are stacked at 400–600 feet and biting for anglers jigging or trolling. Kokanee are showing around 100 feet in South Lake Tahoe, taking bright spoons and hoochies. Rainbows and browns are cruising near creek mouths, with trout fishing best at