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Tahoe Trout Farm

1023 Blue Lake Ave · South Lake Tahoe, CA

Why you should go…

Tahoe Trout Farm is a family owned fishing pond in South Lake Tahoe, California, open seasonally from mid-May through October. Admission is free and no fishing license is required, with bait and tackle provided and no catch limits; visitors pay only for the fish they keep. The farm has operated since 1946 and has been owned by Jim and Jackie Vallier since 2012.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Tahoe Trout Farm, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Tahoe Bleu Wave

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  • Tours
    Iconic

    Godfather Crime Tour

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    A yacht cruise pairing Lake Tahoe mob history with the filming locations of The Godfather Part II.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Nightlife
    Date Night

    Tahoe Club Crawl

    $25–$50

    Guided VIP nightlife tour hitting four bars and nightclubs in the South Lake Tahoe and Stateline casino district.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Nightlife

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Tahoe WakeBusters

    $50+

    Family run boat rental company on Lake Tahoe offering wakeboarding, tubing, and sunset pontoon cruises.

    1.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Tahoe Sports

    $50+

    South Shore's largest rental outfitter, renting powerboats, jet skis and seasonal gear from two Lake Tahoe locations.

    1.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    SUP Tahoe

    $25–$50

    Stand-up paddleboard and kayak rental shop on Lake Tahoe's south shore, renting boards, kayaks and gear since 2012.

    1.9 mi awayMore like this