Truly a hidden gem! The views are absolutely breathtaking and you are surrounded by rich Nevada…read moreHistory. There are placards lining a half mile loop that you can easily walk through and see what remains from a grand hotel with a dark past and a kinda dark history to follow. There is beautiful green grass with several picnic tables and grills available. You won't believe that you are right off the highway because when you're here you are completely surrounded by beautiful nature! And they have these beautiful fishing ponds! They were bursting with frogs, baby fish and tadpoles. We all really enjoyed our visit and will be returning!

This is my second visit here. Photos are from that previous visit…read more This is a bit off the beaten path, but is very much following the winding road to get to it. There is plenty of parking, bathrooms and paths and signage to help you find your way. There is a primary dirt path that makes a large mile long loop through the main park area. The history of the area is very interesting. During the week, you feel like you have the park to yourself. I imagine it gets quite busy during the summer and on weekends. A very nice park, free admission (your tax dollars at work) spectacular views of the mountains, and a great way to learn about the history of the area.

Enjoyed an early walk here. Yes there are a lot of homeless around, however I'm a woman who travels…read morea lot alone with her daughter. We needed to use the restroom, a guy was sitting directly outside the door minding his own business. I noticed he was smoking out of a crack pipe, he nodded as we walked by, and I gave him a glare and glanced towards my daughter. He nodded back that he understood, and didn't hit it again u til we were walking away. All of them minded their own business, and didn't bother us at all. We acknowledged them, said good morning and kept moving! It was nice to enjoy the area, art, and local wildlife! Great area that felt safe at all times. The surrounding areas were all very clean, the restrooms were also clean and maintained.

Just an update from my first review 10 years ago…read more The walking path between the east end of Riverside Drive and the Booth Street bridge is now open!!!! The pathway is now double the width and does some gentle meandering around the trees. It will be a lot more accessible for people with mobility issues. The new landscaping is beautiful. The banks of the river have been raised and reinforced to decrease flooding damage. And just a reminder- dogs and other pets are still welcome and must be leashed or otherwise contained. Bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are not allowed. This is one of the top places to visit in downtown.

Had a great weekend at Pyramid Lake with Mike and crew (Jeremy and Austin). They have everything…read moreset up for anglers, including a hot breakfast and lunch. Super nice and helpful people, I would recommend booking a trip with them if you're thinking about catching big fish at Pyramid.

Mike Curtis was a great guide. we had a great experience. Highly recommend this company if you want…read moreto fly fish in Tahoe.

was able to treat my grandson Jaxx who's 11 to his first fishing charter! It was truly a wonderful…read moreexperience. Perfect day exceptional crew. CAPTAIN James and Deckhand Will are very nice and attentive to all on board. My grandson, Jaxx was able to reel in a 5 lb. Mackinac. He was over the moon and so proud! This was definitely a special grandma moment. Thank you so much. Folks, if you get out to Tahoe... I 100% recommend Tahoe Sportfishing

Me and my two boys, Gio and Giani, went fishing on Wednesday morning. We fished on Hawk II under…read morethe guidance of Captain Cesar and his crew member, Conner. Both were amazing! Both were knowledgeable, respectful, professional, and fun to be around. We caught mackinaw trouts. One of the trouts was just under 9 lbs! No shade to the other Captains and crew members, but Cesar and Conner will be our request the next time we fish! Thank you for a fun and amazing time. Rene G.

Looking to get your kids out fishing? This is a great spot outside the hustle and bustle of SLT…read morewhere you can find a bit of quiet and a good opportunity to catch fish for the youngins. I discovered this pond last summer and am so glad I did. My kids (5, and 8) have taken some sincere interest in fishing and Sawmill was the perfect place to teach them some basics. There's a large parking lot and easy access to the shoreline of the pond with some quality shade opportunities to fish from. During the weekday afternoon we were there, the traffic was light and we had a lot of choices on where to fit. Sadly the time of day probably didn't help us get bites, but we had some chances to catch and a lot of quality time together. I imagine if you hit this on the right day near a stocking, the bite could get hot and really hook a kid on fishing. This is a great community resource that is largely frequented by locals. It presents a good opportunity to get your kids out fishing and I highly recommend you get it on your radar for a future visit.

I would say that this place is a spot where fisherman would call "Paradise" It is very easy to…read morecatch catfish when using a bobber and night crawlers. Trout I would recommend powerbait and will be a bit more challenging to catch. All the fish tastes great here, just watch out for wildlife. We saw a bear and encountered a wolf here!

Independence Lake is a beautiful glacier-cut lake located less than an hour's drive from Truckee…read more Here, you can borrow one of the small fleet of kayaks and fishing boats ~after first filling out a registration waiver~. No outside watercraft are allowed! This is to protect and preserve the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout that are native to this habitat. Outside watercraft are risky because they may unknowingly transport foreign mollusks that are detrimental to the health of the trout living there. If fishing waders are used, there is a wader scrubbing/washing station located at the registration area. There are Nature Conservancy staff people on site if you have further questions. I found them informative and helpful. The loaner kayaks are located to the left side of the lake. The ones on the right side are for staff members. Every other week, ~only~ the kayaks are allowed out. Call to check the calendar schedule to avoid disappointment if you want to use one of the motorized boats. They require a motorized boater's card {available online at https://www.boat-ed.com/california/) There are single person and tandem person sit-on-top kayaks available. after 8AM Thursdays through Sundays. Loaner PFDs are also available in standard sizes. I recommend getting there early morning after opening while the water is calm. I was told that later in the day, the wind can pick up. This makes paddling a kayak to get backk across a lot more difficult. You may fish using barbless hooks. Only artificial lures are permitted. All trout caught must be released. Kokanee salmon are an invasive species here. Fishermen are allowed to keep those. Limit 5 per day, or 10 per trip, total. No live bait. There is no overnight camping on the Conservancy's grounds. There are campgrounds at nearby Webber Lake and Lake of the Woods.

Independence Lake Preserve is an amazing place to enjoy the high Sierras. The best part is the free…read morekayaks that are available to anyone who signs a waiver. How cool and inclusive is that? You get to Independence Lake Preserve from highway 80 by heading north on 89 and then turning L at the "Little Truckee Summit OHV/Snowmobile" area, which is on a road labeled "07." It's the turn you'd take if you wanted to go to the Mt. Lola trailhead or Webber Lake Campground, which are also nearby. You'll need an offroad capable vehicle to make it over a water crossing and two miles of rocky road. There are lots of signs that explain that no watercraft are allowed, because Independence Lake is one of the two places in the world with a wild, self-sustaining lake population of Lahontan cutthroat trout. That's why they care so much about not letting folks put their own watercraft on the lake: they might unintentionally introduce invasive species. When we pulled up (with a canoe on our Jeep: we didn't know the rules beforehand), a ranger came out to verbally explain things to us and to let us know about the free kayaks to use. I was pleasantly surprised that there were not a lot of bugs out in July 2022. The last time we were in this area, which was maybe July three years ago, there were so, so, so many bugs. We came armed with bug spray but didn't need it! There are hiking trails around the preserve as well. The lake is large and beautiful, and the view of Mt. Lola is spectacular.

If you always dreamed of the ultimate Sportfishing Charter? Wonder no more: Tahoe Sport Fishing…read moreCharters has you covered. Based out of Tahoe City, California they start from July through September, fishing a range of exciting and delicious fish like rainbow trout mackinaw. "What an incredible fishing trip we always have with Captain Chris every year! From start to finish, our experience with this fishing charter was top-notch*****. Thank you Captain Chris we love you and you are part of our family forever."

Went to Lake Tahoe last year early June after graduating college and fishing was definitely the…read morehighlight of my trip. Chris was so amazing to work with! He was kind, informative, and overall just a great guy! I have recommended him to all my friends who want to try fishing in Lake Tahoe.

We had an amazing fishing trip! The captain was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend…read morecharter to anyone looking for a great day on the water. We could lake trout

Went out on our third trip with Captain Danny this weekend. He's a true professional and an…read moreabsolute pleasure to fish with. This time we brought all the kids and a minute after wetting a line we were into fish once again. Can't say enough about Captain Danny and his charter service. I would highly recommend it to any group from a family outing to the most experienced fishermen looking to explore the Lake Tahoe fishery. Thank you so much, Danny. Can't wait until our next visit!!

Five stars for Capt. Andrew and The Professor!…read more I've lived in Reno since 2008 and never knew anyone who really fished Lake Tahoe. As my kids have come to enjoy fishing, I've found myself looking for new experiences we can share, so when we found ourselves in the area for Spring Break, my wife and I booked this trip for all of us. I'd been following Andrew on social media for about a year, so he was my first call. From his consistent presence online and catches, I could tell that he knew the lake, ran a tight ship, and knew how to get on the fish, so we booked individual seats (nearly had a private boat) and met him at Round Hill Pines for a 7:30am departure. Andrew had the whole boat ready to roll with a well full of live bait, rods rigged for a variety of approaches, and a game plan on where we'd be going and what we'd be doing. Upon my request, he gave us a deep dive on what we were doing, how the fish would react, what to look for, how to fight them and anything else you might want to know about the lake and fishery. We trolled live baits and caught big lake trout. It was fun to tend the rods under his command and even more fun watching the kids faces light up as these large freshwater fish took the baits and eventually came over the rails. Andrew was awesome at making sure everyone had a great time and got on the fish. The kids really loved his high energy and fed into helping him "run the boat". The icing on the cake was eating the fish themselves. I had heard these lake trout weren't good eating but that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, this is THE reason to get on this boat IMHO. I'm stoked to have a few more meals left in the freezer and looking forward to another trip for more. BEST OF ALL... if the fish aren't biting you're still getting a cruise on Lake Tahoe, which can run about the same on one of the larger yachts!

Rented a kayak for 2 for 1 hr. Got in paddled around, found a $20 in the lake. Returned the kayak,…read morewashed off our feet and left. There were some hiccups but all were resolved: first they do not validate parking and it's $12 a day or on the marina side $25. Please be advised if you're planning to rent here go up behind the ice cream shop for the free parking and walk in. It's a 4 min walk. Initially had difficulties getting my hubs liability waiver fixed. Then they refused to validate our parking. Just trying to get more $ from the flat landers. On a positive note we were out on the lake it was breathtaking and calm. Had fun and met some great ppl at the marina. Just part of being a tourist in Tahoe.

Booked Aden recently to float the Truckee. I dont like giving up fishing secrets and Aden is a new…read morefishing secret. Very personable, enjoyable day, lots of fish. We are going to fish with him again. I cant give a better review than that, as I dont repeat with poor guides. Unfortunately I have experienced a few. Aden is not one of those. Good guy.

Went to visit this guys to get back into fly fishing. I was willing to drastically upgrade my set…read moreup, which was outdated. They didn't upsell and really focused on what I really needed. All at fair price. Their knowledge is worth every dime.