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    Half-Day Guided Fly Fishing Charter on Lake Tahoe

    Enjoy a private half-day on secluded Sawmill Lake with fly fishing gear included

    4.9 stars• 174 reviews
    From$500

    Duration

    4 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 4 people

    Includes

    Fly rod and reel, Waders, Flies

    Highlights

    Enjoy a private half-day fly fishing trip on Sawmill Lake, a secluded 10-acre reservoir near Northstar-at-Tahoe. Target rainbow trout and the occasional brown while practicing catch-and-release.

    • Cast dry flies with occasional nymphs or streamers
    • Stalk shoreline cruisers or use a float tube
    • Fish areas selected by your guide with your preferences in mind
    • Benefit from private access with limited angler numbers
    • Bring your own gear if preferred; essentials provided

    What's Included

    • Fly rod and reel
    • Wading boots and waders if necessary
    • Float tube and fins if necessary
    • Flies and leader

    Things to know

    Catch-and-release fly fishing only, with optional float tubing. Limited to 4 rods at a time. A valid California Fishing License is required for each angler; trips are private, weather permitting, and reservations are required.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of scheduled trip will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 7-3 days prior to your scheduled trip will be charged 50% of guide rates. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the scheduled trip will not receive a refund or transfer and will be charged full guides rates.

    Meeting details

    2705 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

    Experience provided by Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters
    Experience provided by Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    The guides here consistently earn glowing praise, with Joel, Bobby, Jasper, and Taylor all mentioned by name for their patience, expertise, and genuine enthusiasm. Reviewers highlight how these guides work hard to put clients on fish, often leading to impressive catches including 17-20 inch trout in beautiful, uncrowded locations like the Carson and Truckee Rivers. What stands out is their ability to tailor experiences to different skill levels—complete beginners report gaining real confidence, while more experienced anglers appreciate the detailed local knowledge about flies and fishing spots. The shop itself gets kudos for knowledgeable staff who freely share advice about gear, water conditions, and where to fish. Several reviewers mention stopping in just for recommendations and leaving with helpful guidance. The retail side seems well-stocked with quality gear like Orvis rods. One visitor did note the shop runs a bit small, and there was a minor complaint about closing early on a Saturday, but these seem like isolated issues in an otherwise stellar operation that's clearly beloved by locals and visitors alike.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Fished on the East Carson with Jake ( otherwise know as Jacob). 07/06/26: Highly recommend this guide. Book him by name. Jake handled situations well on the fly. Pun intended haha. He gave me real time coaching and short efficient lessons that were extremely helpful. I landed my first fish on a fly rod in just a few short casts. We landed 9-10 fish and lost 3. We had multiple fly rods rigged up to cut time changing flies and setups. Fished with an Indicator rig as well as a dry fly and caught fish on both. The real time coaching as i fished was what made the experience worth it. I feel confident I took away a lot of techniques that I will be Able to use on my own now. 18” rainbow on an indicator rig pictured.

    Photo of James Tatum

    James Tatum

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Fished on the East Carson with Jake ( otherwise know as Jacob). 07/06/26: Highly recommend this guide. Book him by name. Jake handled situations well on the fly. Pun intended haha. He gave me real time coaching and short efficient lessons that were extremely helpful. I landed my first fish on a fly rod in just a few short casts. We landed 9-10 fish and lost 3. We had multiple fly rods rigged up to cut time changing flies and setups. Fished with an Indicator rig as well as a dry fly and caught fish on both. The real time coaching as i fished was what made the experience worth it. I feel confident I took away a lot of techniques that I will be Able to use on my own now. 18” rainbow on an indicator rig pictured.

    Photo of James Tatum

    James Tatum

    July 6, 2026

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