Johnson Tackle & Guide Service
Truckee River Fly Fishing Products
Randy Johnson
P.O. Box 26
Tahoma, CA 96142
530-525-6575 Summer
415-453-9831 Winter

In addition to being a master guide and instructor, Randy Johnson is a nationally recognized fly tier who conducts lectures and seminars worldwide. In fact, 30 of Randy's 150 fly designs are standard in the Tahoe-Truckee area, like the Martis Lake Bloodmidge Emerger, the Johnson Snorktailed Streamer and the Johnson Free Swimming Water Beetle. Stream standards include the Johnson Sierra Caddis and the Johnson Flash Caddis Series. Randy's company sells 100 of his pattern designs to wholesalers for distribution worldwide.


Mountain Hardware & Sports
Fly Fishing Guides & Instruction
Tom Brochu
11320 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
530--587-4844

A huge full-service fly fishing, spinfishing and troller shop.


Stillwater Guide Service
Guided Fly Fishing & Instruction
Chris Wharton
775-747-0312
888-867-2127

Guided fly fishing in the Tahoe-Truckee and outlying areas at an affordable cost. Specializing in fishing stillwater lakes and reservoirs for trophy trout, over 18yrs. experience. All inclusive trips ranging from 1 to 3 days.

Tahoe Fly-Fishing Outfitters
Fly Fishing Guides & Instruction
Victor Babbit
2705 Lake Tahoe Blvd. / U.S. HWY 50
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-541-8208

The store has an enormous selection of hand-tied flies, including patterns tied by local guide tiers who know what works. Check out their new custom built location!


Thy Rod & Staff Fly Fishing
The Reel School of Fly Fishing
Frank R. Pisciotta
P.O. Box 10038
Truckee, CA 96162
530-587-7333 Summer
925-798-7688 Winter
 

Trout Creek Flies
Geoff Beer
212 Elks Point Road, #117
P.O. Box 11528
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
775-588-3310

 
Truckee River Outfitter
Andy Burk
10200 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-0900
May - October only.

 
Truckee Trout Guides
Ben Galland
16073 Northwoods
Truckee, CA 96161
530-277-1686

The first and only guided fly fishing float trips on the Truckee river in California and Nevada. No experience or equipment necessary.

Lake Tahoe's popular Alpine waters provide an angling haven for both beginners and experienced freshwater anglers who travel to Lake Tahoe
from around the world.

And within a 75-mile radius of Lake Tahoe there are more than 450 lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams -- each with their own fishing profile! Many of the lakes in the high country are stocked regularly by various public agencies. Interestingly, fishing pressure is low at these lakes so the odds are high for catching some really big fish.

The fish that inhabit the waters of Lake Tahoe and its surrounding lakes and streams are feisty and strong and excellent opponents for freshwater anglers. This year-round fishery offers an incredible variety of fish species. There are at least eight varieties of trout: mackinaws (lake trout), rainbows, German brown trout, golden trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, paiute trout and camloop trout. Add in prized kokanee salmon, smallmouth and largemouth bass, catfish, perch, mountain whitefish and other species.

Virtually every technique known is employed in the quest for these fish. If you are fishing an area for the first time, you'll have greater success by hiring a guide who is familiar with the area and proficient with the angling methods required.

Whatever your choice, fly fishing or sportfishing, you will probably want to do some research about guides and charter services before you arrive in Lake Tahoe. We've provided some experienced and reputable companies for you to contact. These trained, licensed and insured guides are knowledgeable and helpful. Each of the companies offers its own complement of services. We've also included books authored by local expert anglers! Select fly fishing or sportfishing on the menu on this page.

Keep in mind that fishing regulations and license fees vary between California and Nevada. It's best to decide where you will be fishing and then determine if the license jurisdiction is California, Nevada, California/Nevada, a specific season or year-round, one rod or two rods, size requirements and limits . . .
or you can just ask your guide!

Be sure and visit the Boat Ramps page in this section for lots of interesting facts about Lake Tahoe.

When you visit Lake Tahoe you'll have a reel good time fishin', catchin' and grinnin' for the photo of the big one that didn't get away!