Where is Sawmill Pond?

South Lake Tahoe
Sawmill Pond is located near South Lake Tahoe, 2.5 miles west of the Y intersection in South Lake Tahoe, California. There is paved access and a paved parking lot.

Can kids fish at Lake Tahoe?

In South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Trout Farm offers free admission, bait and tackle, no license, no limit and payment for catches only. Sawmill Pond is a fishing hole for children only, located on Lake Tahoe Boulevard at Sawmill Road.

Is it legal to fish in Lake Tahoe?

Fishing in Lake Tahoe is legal one hour before sunrise to two hours after sunset. In all other bodies of water in the Tahoe area (Sierra District) fishing is legal one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.

Can you fish from shore in Lake Tahoe?

The best fishing is in deep water from a boat. For shore fishing, try places where the shoreline drops off quickly such as Rubicon Point on the west shore or Cave Rock on the east shore. A day use fee is charged at both of these areas.

Can you catch salmon in Nevada?

Experience The Thrill Of Fishing For Salmon In Nevada. Lake Tahoe is the primary salmon waters in Nevada. Lake Mead has a recorded catch from time to time. The Nevada state record coho salmon came from Lake Mead and Lake Tahoe gave up the state record for kokanee salmon.

What is the biggest fish in Lake Tahoe?

rainbow trout
As it stands, Chuck McMeecham (as of now unofficially) holds the Lake Tahoe record for the largest rainbow trout caught. His catch was 11.67 pounds and 30 inches long, with a 16-inch girth.

Can you use live bait in Lake Tahoe?

Live Bait. No fish may be used for bait or possessed for use as bait in Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake or Donner Lake unless taken from that lake. Live bait in these lakes are limited to the following: Lahontan redside shiner, Tui chub, Tahoe sucker, Lahontan mountain sucker, Piute sculpin and Lahontan speckled dace.

Are there crayfish in Nevada?

In Nevada, crayfish can be found in many water bodies where they eat native frogs, toads, fish, and any other aquatic creature they can catch. Our native aquatic species are already having a hard time surviving in the desert southwest, so don’t release these pests into streams or ponds around the desert!