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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Wind has kept boats off the water since Saturday. Boats returned Wednesday. Browns are in the shallow in 10 to 30 feet of water. Most are 2 to 6 pounds. Jigging in deep water brings fast and steady mackinaw action. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com (530) 544-6552

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing for brown trout in 10 to 40 feet of water has been productive. Numbers are good and fish in the three to five pound class are being caught. Guide Mike Nielsen had a pair of 10 pound plus fish become unbuttoned during fishing this week. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Browns and rainbows in the three to four pound range are caught in the shallows in the morning. Mack bite is solid from mid-morning on. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

There has been good fishing in the shallows for rainbows and browns. Averaging two to four pounds. Any rocky shoreline along lakes ededge. Stick bait or dodger/minnow combo will work. Lots of big mackinaw are being caught. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake trout are found from 110 to 180 feet deep trolling with Thundersticks or spoons. Most are four to five pounds. Shallow water trips on the west shore yield browns in the two to three pound range. Troll with Rapalas. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake remains low. Main launch is unavailable. Boats aren’t available to rent because of low water. Lake hasn’t risen two feet since last July and won’t rise any more. As of March 1, no more water than is what is in the lake will be stored. Small boats can be hand-launched from shore. Fishing is poor. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake has risen 8 inches since the weekend but another 2 feet is needed to launch boats. Marina needs more water to put in small boats. Very few shoreline anglers trying and those few are not having success. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

T-shirt weather during the day and a steady mackinaw bite. Jig for macks in the three to six pounds and numbers are plentiful. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jigging is very good in 190 to 220 feet of water. Macks to 3 to 6 pounds are common. There are some fish in the shallows early in the morning, but they’re tough to catch with clear, windless conditions. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw are in the shallows. Trolling in 30 feet of water. Most are three to five pounds. Mid-day bite is good in deeper water. Rainbows have been scattered and rare. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water is too low to launch boats. There is shore fishing but fishing is very slow. This is being called the poorest opening week in more than 20 years. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake re-opens to fishing Jan. 1.

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jig deep water for mackinaw. Browns and rainbows are in the shallows in the morning. Overcast and choppy conditions will provide cover for the trout and keep them in the shallows for extended periods. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Little change here. Jigging for mackinaw is reliable although size of fish fluctuates daily. More rainbows are showing for trollers. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Browns and rainbows are coming into the shallows looking for food. Mackinaw are in full spawn. It’s big trout time. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com (530) 544-6552

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake trout bite continues to be very good. Plenty of large keepers being caught on the jig. Dress warmly for sub-freezing a.m. temps.

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Little has changed. Mackinaw jig bite is good. Macks are off all the shorelines. Conditions are solid for toplining for rainbows in the shallows. Some browns in the mix. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Good mackinaw fishing. Vertical jigging in water 100 to 220 feet deep, depending where you find the fish. Fishing is good all over the lake – east shore, west shore and south shore. Rainbows are moving into the shallows and a few browns are mixed in. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw are being caught trolling and jigging. Rainbows and browns are starting to move into the shallows. Kokanee are moving into Taylor Creek and that season is over. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Kokanee season is winding down. Mackinaw bite is viable, however. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Overnight lows below freezing signal a change. Kokanee bite has been tougher during this transition, but fall season will bring better trout prospects. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen is working the west side of the lake for limits of kokanee and mackinaw on both a.m. and p.m. trips. Highlight was a 4 pound koke. Is a state record lurking off Taylor Creek? Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen has been getting limits of kokanee and mackinaw within a few hours while jigging along the west shore. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

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