Ryan's Question:

Where in Lake Tahoe is there good fishing? Any kind of water is OK.

— Ryan

Mark's Answer:

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Dear Ryan —

What time of year will you be going to Lake Tahoe? If you go in late spring through the fall, you can fish nice streams and lakes in any direction from Tahoe. Driving times can range from minutes to a couple of hours. Most anglers are surprised to find better-than-average fishing in the state of Nevada. You can also fish in California too (the valley streams and in the high country of the Sierra Nevada). Some of the top Nevada angling spots are the Truckee River, which is near (and runs through) Reno; Pyramid Lake (an eerie-looking lake that holds big fish); East Walker River; Carson River, and the North Fork of the Humboldt River. There are numerous other productive rivers and lakes (and a surprising number of small- to medium-sized streams with good trout fishing). I don't know of a flyshop in Tahoe, though there very well might be, but here are three flyshops in Reno/Sparks you can get more info from:

The Gilly (702) 358-6113
Reno Fly Shop (702) 827-0600
Mark Fore and Strike (702) 322-9559

Good luck,
Mark D. Williams