FAQ
Questions & answers
Everything you need to know before your trip.
General
Booking & trips
How much does a Lake Tahoe fishing charter cost?
Our shared Lake Tahoe trip is $250 per person for 5 hours. A private Lake Tahoe charter for your group is $1,100 for up to 4 anglers. Pyramid Lake trophy trout charters are $1,400 for a private boat of up to 4 anglers.
Are kids and beginners welcome?
Absolutely. Family trips are one of our favorite things to do. JD keeps it safe, fun and easy to learn, and tailors the day to your group.
What’s included?
All tackle and fishing gear, bait and fish cleaning. Bring your license, food and drinks, layers and a cooler if you want to take fish home.
What fishing license do I need?
For Lake Tahoe, a valid California or Nevada fishing license. For Pyramid Lake, a Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe fishing permit, which you can buy online or at the lake.
Where do we meet?
Lake Tahoe trips leave from Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe at 5:30 AM and return around 10:30 AM. Pyramid Lake trips meet at Pyramid Lake Lodge, about 45 minutes from Reno, at a time set by the weather and season.
Can we keep our fish?
Yes, within the limits. We clean your catch, and we can even help you get it cooked at a local restaurant.
How do I book?
Pick your trip and date in the online calendar and reserve with a deposit. There are no booking fees added at checkout. You can also call or text (916) 952-1595.
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe trips
What is the difference between a shared and a private trip?
On a shared trip you buy a seat ($250 per person) and may fish with other anglers, up to 5 total. A private charter ($1,100) is just your group of up to 4 and JD.
What fish will we catch on Lake Tahoe?
Lake trout (mackinaw) year-round, plus brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout in spring and fall and kokanee salmon from June on.
What style of fishing do you do?
Light tackle casting, trolling, drifting live bait and jigging, depending on conditions.
Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake trips
How big are Pyramid Lake cutthroat trout?
Ten-pound trout are common, 20-pounders are caught weekly and fish to 30 lb are possible. The largest fish to date on our boat is 28 lb.
What license do I need for Pyramid Lake?
A Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe fishing permit. You can buy it online or at the lake. The state fishing license does not apply.
How far is Pyramid Lake from Reno?
About 45 minutes. We meet at Pyramid Lake Lodge, at a time set by the weather and season.
Can a larger group fish with you?
We keep Pyramid trips private and limited to 4 anglers for the most flexibility and action. For larger parties, let us know and we can usually work something out.
Let’s go fishing.
Pick your lake and your date and book it online in a minute. JD reaches out before your trip with the plan, the meeting time and what the fish are doing.