Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places to fish in the West—and in summer 2025, it's all about targeting rainbow trout  and mackinaw (lake trout)  from both shore and boat. Here’s a quick guide to where to fish, what to use, and how to catch more. Peaceful shoreline of Lake Tahoe at sunset, with golden sand, scattered rocks, and calm water reflecting soft clouds and the Sierra Nevada mountains in the distance. Shore Fishing for Rainbow Trout For shoreline anglers, earl