Lake Tahoe Fishing Seasons
Lake Tahoe offers solid fishing year-round, and each season has its own patterns, targets, and techniques. From spring trout close to the surface to deep-water Mackinaw in the winter, Mile High Fishing Charters puts you where the fish are—no matter the time of year.
Spring Fishing
Summer fishing transforms Lake Tahoe into a dynamic playground for anglers of all levels. As water temperatures climb, the lake ecosystem shifts, and fish become more predictable, congregating in cooler, deeper waters.
- Shallow-water bite starts heating up
- Great time for sight-casting to trout
- Active feeding before summer hits
Summer Fishing
Summer fishing transforms Lake Tahoe into a dynamic playground for anglers of all levels. As water temperatures climb, the lake ecosystem shifts, and fish become more predictable, congregating in cooler, deeper waters.
- Target Kokanee and deep-dwelling Mackinaw
- Consistent weather and smooth water
- Long days mean flexible trip times
Fall Fishing
Fall brings a slower pace and great fishing. The lake quiets down, the water cools, and fish feed heavy before winter. We work transitional depths for trout and hit rocky shallows for smallmouth. The colors are nice, but the action’s even better.
- Active trout bite as temps drop
- Smallmouth near rocks and ledges
- Less traffic, more water to yourself
Winter Fishing
Winter on Tahoe is quiet, cold, and dialed-in for big Mackinaw. Most folks are off the water, which means less pressure and more fish. We slow-troll and jig deep structure where big fish hold. If you’re looking for solitude and solid hookups, this is the season.
- Prime time for big Mackinaw
- Calm water and almost no boat traffic
- Clean, cold conditions perfect for deep jigging