Lake report · South Lake Tahoe
Oct 16, 2026
Lake Tahoe
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Iconic alpine lake with trophy mackinaw.
Conditions
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Hatching now · tap for ID
Blue Winged Olive 
Midges Predicted outlook · next 5 days
Crunching weather, water and past seasons…
Fish activity · 90 days
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Big game & mammals · past year
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Real sightings and photos from iNaturalist within ~50 mi. Trend compares the next 4 weeks to the last 4 across all past years. A guide, not a guarantee.
Migration heat · 14 days
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Birds here now · tap for ID
Divers and Canada geese build on open water November–February.
Mallard 
Canada / Cackling Goose 
Pro tip
Jig macks at 150–250 ft at dawn.
Maps & area info
Google MapsMap, satellite view and directions to Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, CaliforniaonX HuntPrivate and public land boundaries — open the map and search "Lake Tahoe"CDFW Lands ViewerInteractive map of state wildlife areas, ecological reserves and boat rampsRegion 2 hunting mapsOfficial unit, blind and check-station maps for this part of the stateCDFW hunting mapsStatewide map library for deer, waterfowl and public hunting groundsRecreation.govLaunches, campgrounds and day-use permits near this waterCalTopoFree map viewer built on government layers — search the area name
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