Lake Tahoe in 3-D at today's water level, about 1631 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Tahoe today
California · 191.4 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 52°F water, level steady, near normal, windy Friday (35 mph SW).
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Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
80% Good chance for lake trout today · 42–142 ft deep
- Water 52°F on top, right in their comfort range.
- Best water today is 42–142 ft deep, mostly on wind-blown banks.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 90 ft, cold below.
- Clear water: they bite best at dawn, dusk and on cloudy days.
Best zone: wind-blown bank, about 3% of them, 38–132 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off · about 40 ft deep today
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- FairLake trout
Moving deeper. Fish 40 ft and down.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Steady over 7 days. 0.3 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:41 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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