Lake Tahoe isn’t really known as an awesome place to fish, but it really is. In fact, sport fishermen flock to the Lake Tahoe region of Sierras because of the very variety of fishing spots and the prize fish available in them. Name it and the lake has it: rainbow trout, brown trout, mackinaw and kokanee salmon. Also perfect this time of year, is trolling in Lake Tahoe or Donner Lake for Mackinaw and Kokanee Salmon. Also, the fly fishing in the Truckee River for Brown, Rainbow and Brook trout is unsurpassed in the West. Golden Trout, the shyest and most sensitive of the trout family, may be caught in the "high" country lakes and streams.

The day before your fishing trip, get your bait ready and make sure your rod and reels are in workable condition. You don’t want to wait until the last minute in case you need to run to the store to get supplies, and God forbid, they’re not open. Pack yourself a nice sack lunch and lots of purified drinking water to take with you. Sometimes it takes several hours before you reach a successful catch rate. So is it worth it? Absolutely. The thrill of catching a fish is sure to make your vacation in Tahoe. Get your rod and reels together and get set for a fab fishing getaway at Lake Tahoe.

Catch some fish tips from these professional guides:

• Mile High Fishing Charters: Fish all day and have your catch cooked up at the Swiss Chalet. (866) 752 FISH.
  
• Blue Ribbon Fishing Charters: They claim a 90% bet you’ll catch a fish. (530) 544-6552
  
• Tahoe Sportsfishing Company: Five boats offer charter fishing and fly fishing (530) 541-5448 

By Connie Werner Reichert

Plan your fishing vacation in Tahoe. Fish for a great deal on a rental cabin near the lake, or rent a lakefront home for your next trip to catch the trout.