@@wildernesswithamani1027 I’ve had several experiences with sturgeon doing the same thing. They acted small until they get near the boat; then they just exploded! 👍
Right on man. Thant's what it's all about. Catching fish or not, just being out there is great. Thanks for tuning in. Have more stuff coming on my hiking and alpine lakes playlists very soon!
I too have been inspired to fish more on my own! I've started exploring several of the lakes and reservoirs around Tahoe on my days off and it's been a blast! I'm actually planning on trying my hand at Lake Tahoe (the big one!) this weekend! Thank you for the inspiration, confidence building, and the much needed relaxation :)
Nice fish! Looks to me like it you are right by Homewood--maybe slightly north of there. I lived in Tahoe (north shore) for over 8 years. I really enjoy your videos!
Thanks for tuning in. I'm just getting started. I started the channel while living in SoCal so that is why it has so much Eastern Sierra content. I have been living in Reno for the past 15 months so I am catching up on content for stuff up around here. Basically, I have been hiking and fishing in the Sierra Nevada regularly for over 3 decades but I've only had a camera to catch any of it for the last 20 months or so. There will surely be a lot more adventures to come! I hope the playlists I've organized my content into helps you to navigate your way through my channel.
Welcome aboard. I have a playlist for Lake Tahoe shore fishing and over 600 videos across my other channel playlists featuring a variety of trout fishing styles and other general outdoor topics. For every lake on my backcountry fishing playlist I have a clip on my hiking playlist that shows what it takes to get there. I have a couple of clips on my trout fishing tips playlist detailing how I generally rig up for bait fishing for trout in reservoirs if you are interested in how I set up for Lake Tahoe. I have a bunch of clips on that playlist that give insight into what I do to catch fish. Glad to have you as a viewer.
Good fish bro! I've been in a terrible slump. no fish 2 weeks mostly just in the truckee but got desperate and struck out at the marina for the last couple days. nice to see someone pull up something though. Thanks for the vids I look forward to them.
@@battleborn7755 it sucks I watch every video on utube on catching trout in the winter and they all say something different fish shallow, fish deep, fish light, fish small, fish early, fish late, I have fished every way I know how and it's really starting to mess with my head. Looks like they are doing good out at pyramid. Hopefully they'll be open in a week or two so I get a chance to get out there. I been out of work a couple months now and don't look like I'll be going back anytime soon. Fishing has been the only thing keeping me sane. But the way this has been going lately is only making things worse! I don't know maybe gotta pick up bowling or drinking. Lol anyways good luck to you.
Mr Amani ive followed on many of your adventures with envy!! Im no longer able to walk and fish as i had for many years.Ive a favor to ask if you sometime could during your outings go to Donner lake, the creek behind the monument and take small Video of the dam area the front mainly ive caught many trout and kokes there . im sure water not flowing as it does id be so grateful look forward to next adventure thanks George
Thanks for tuning in. I will look into that. I've only fished Donner at the public boat ramp so far. If you can't do the hiking and fishing yourself, I'll make the effort if you want to watch. I'll be exploring Yosemite next week. It's going to be a trip short on time as usual but I'll get some fishing in. I am happy you enjoy my content. There will be a lot more to come.
Right on. If you have scanned through my content, you have noticed I have a bunch of viable targets in the area. Most roads should begin to open up by the end of February but either way, hopefully you have enough destinations in mind that you will get some good fishing in no matter what. Good luck and I hope you whack a ton of trout.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Yeah hoping so. Do Boca and Prosner reservoirs stay frozen until March ? Planing to try Boca again and Prosner for the 1st time and Lake Tahoe. Thanks
I love your spirit bro! Great video! I have a question about your choice of lb test. I’m new to trout fishing and you’re one of the first people whom I’ve seen who uses 8lb main and 6lb for his leader. Have you found that there’s no difference with bite quantity when using a smaller pound test, like 2lb or 4lb?
I typically use 6 lb test all the way through but I started using 8lb test for Lake Tahoe because there are so many large boulders at a lot of the spots. I catch plenty of fish on 6lb test. That's basically all of the fish I catch on my channel. As far as I am concerned, 6lb is great as my standard line for rivers, reservoirs, and alpine lakes. If you haven't seen it, I have a trout fishing tips playlist that might help you if you are new to fishing. Good luck.
Right on. I live for battles like that! Thanks for checking out the clip. I'll be hitting Lake Tahoe a couple more times this Spring before the crazy crowds show up. Then it's into the high country! There will be a lot more content to come. You can count on it!
@@eddieluvski4499 cool. I have my content organized in playlists to make it easier for viewers to navigate my content. If you have questions about any of the content, I do my best to answer them in the comment section. Thank you for tuning in.
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I typically use the original scent yellow, green, orange swirl. Sometimes I get the stuff that claims to be 42% stronger. I use it on a tiny size 18 treble hook. I believe the small bait induces larger fish to bite but I have no science to back that up..
Awesome stuff!! I'm in Southern California and always take trips to South Tahoe in July. Where's a good spot to fish with easy access??? This place looks like easy access but probably not in July. Anyway,great videos. Thanks
I have a Lake Tahoe shore fishing playlist with several different fishing spots I've done ok at. I always say, find a spot with public access and at least 10-15 feet of water and give it a shot. It's my understanding that either state license is good on the lake but I always encourage people to confirm all regulations from official sources for themselves. I also have hikes and backcountry fishing in the Tahoe area on my backcountry hiking and fishing playlists and other fishing options near by on my reservoirs and river fishing playlists. I have a lot of Eastern Sierra content on my channel playlists which is a lot closer to you if you haven't been up that way yet. I started my channel while I was still living in SoCal so the Eastern Sierra was a good place to start. Good luck..
@wildernesswithamani1027 Sounds great! I do fish the lower Sierras, but I camp in Tahoe every July with my kids, so I was hoping to find a great easy access spot. I'll check out your Playlists. Thanks again!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 man, you have to remind me how to get to the creek off of Crystal Springs. I wonder if it still holds fish, or if it’s even there at all.
@@bstreetboxing They've built so much who knows. If they let water out of the crystal springs reservoir that's how it gets stocked and I think there is some spawning. The creek follows Crystal Springs Road and then forks up towards the dam.
GREAT videos from Tahoe, Amani. I am there in the Summer in North Lake Tahoe, and sometimes West Shore. But have never fished Tahoe for trout in colder weather. My daughter and I would love to find a good trout spot someplace like this on a nice clear winter/spring day. So this spot is just a few miles south of Tahoe City off 89, the West Shore? By the way, highly recommend a visit to Sugar Pine State Park. Probably will be good fishing in cool weather off the point at Sugar Pine. Water there looks very similar to your spot, also just rocks on the bottom, moderately deep. I swim around there in the summer...no sign of large fish near shore...
Funny you should bring up Sugar Pine State Park. I was planning to call tomorrow to see if it was open! I just saw it on the map and it looks like it's worth a look. The spot in this clip will be crawling with people as soon as it warms up a little. If you and your daughter don't want to freeze, the fishing will probably be better late February into March. You want to get out there while it's still cold and there aren't tons of people and boats all over. Cave Rock state Park on the Nevada side has easy access and that area seems to have nice fish. Too much ice on the rocks now. Either state license is good on Lake Tahoe. Good luck!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 thanks Amani. Will maybe try in March on a nice day. Have seen all those people and boats in the summer. I am about an hour from there. Thanks for the Cave Rock tip, I don't get over to Nevada enough. And BTW, that fish was the most silvery rainbow I have ever seen. I did happen to land one of that size at Donner this summer(from shore believe it or not), but it had much more color in the summer..
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Thanks. Cannot wait to see your Donner video soon. Big snow coming next week however. My wife, daughter and I were SHOCKED to see the hit from that 17 inch veteran rainbow at Donner last summer, from the railings right next to the Boat Launch, in mid August no less! It was pretty cold that morning, and somehow it drew that big boy to about 15 feet depth, easy distance from a big spinning cast, probably green Powerbait, single barb. I am sure that is much more common in the off seasons.
@@Arturo-sm1tb That's a nice fish in August. I fish near that public boat ramp as well. Mostly because it's super easy to get to and access! Been there twice. I'm going to get back there soon. Thinking about Tahoe again as well. A lot of snow coming though!
There's a chance of that. I've meant to do it a few times but when it comes time to leave I just blow it off and head home! I always have things I want to do for my channel on nearly every trip that never happen. Being too tired is nearly undefeated in my universe!
Thanks. If you can make it to the water's edge, make what ever you got work! A slightly larger rod would probably be good for Lake Tahoe. In many of my other clips, I am holding those tiny rods over my head trying to keep the fish from swimming into the boulders! I typically fish with light 5' Ugly Stiks. I love fighting larger trout on light tackle. I was battling some nice trout in the Truckee on one this morning. I recently put the clip up. I have info on how I rig up for lakes and reservoirs and how I avoid snags in those giant boulders on my fishing tips playlist if you are curious. For Lake Tahoe, I up the slip sinker to 1/2 OZ and shorten my leaders as necessary to allow for farther casting. Thanks for checking out the clip.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 What would you say the closet bass fishing that can be considered reliable near Reno? Thanks for the reply and all the info. I'm moving back to the area
hey man i have a question im going to tahoe in a couple weeks and i was wondering what pound test i should come with and what power bait i should use or should i bring some lures
Some people use lures and do Ok. That's what a few people have told me. On my lakes and reservoirs playlist, I have a clip I put up about a week ago from below Logan Shoals vista point where I show a close up of my powerbait and discuss the adjustments I make for Tahoe. My basic set up is on my clip "rigging up for reservoir trout' on my fishing tips playlist. I have multiple Lake Tahoe Clips if you think they might help. I fish a lot of spots. Good luck.
Hello I am going out to South Lake Tahoe this weekend for my 30th bday I’m new to lake fishing. Do you have any easy to access fishing spots near South Lake Tahoe ?
I would say hit Cave Rock State Park and fish off the rocks towards the entrance because it's deeper there. Either state license is good on Lake Tahoe so you should be good to go but you can confirm this on the Nevada fish and wildlife regulation guide available online. If you go to my fishing tips playlist, my clip rigging up for reservoir trout shows how I rig up. For Lake Tahoe, I shorten my leaders a bit and move up to a half OZ slip sinker for farther casting casting. Good luck!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the clip. You have to do the Grandpa duties. I'll play the role of the irresponsible dude who blows everything off to go fishing! It's a little slow this time of year. Either way, I hope you get a chance to get out there soon and wet a line. It nourishes the soul!
I really like the area between Cave Rock State Park and Chimney Beach on the Nevada side. There are a lot of rocks to deal with in those spots so ice is a factor right now. This spot off the 89 is easy to fish. You can fish anywhere on the lake with either a Nevada or California fishing License from what I understand. I always recommend double checking regulations for yourself. For the 6 clips I have up, I have tried 5 different spots in completely different areas of the lake and have caught fish every time. My experience has shown me that if you can find a spot with public access and at least 10' of water you have a good shot. Be prepared to cast out far. I use half OZ slip sinkers to give me more range. Shorten my leaders a bit as well. If you want to see how I rig up, check out my clip "My general technique for deep water reservoir trout" if you haven't watched it already.
Check out my clip "my general technique for deep water reservoir trout". That shows you exactly how I fish for trout when I'm using bait in cold weather for my channel. I also have a clip explaining why cold weather trout fishing gets hot. I use the original scent powerbait that is the yellow/orange/green swirl. I use a size 18 treble hook and try to keep the bait as small as possible while still fully concealing the hook. In Lake Tahoe, where ever you are you'll need to cast far. Shorten the leader to around 3 feet and up your slip sinker to 1/2 OZ. In most other instances, I use a size 1/8 OZ slip sinker or smaller depending on the situation. I recommend carrying a few sizes of sinkers. I have a clip on the knot I use and and a few other "how to" clips on other trout fishing methods. Let me know in the comment section if you have any further questions. Check out some of these clips and you'll be catching trout! Good luck.
Going to Lake Tahoe for the fist time next month. Do you have any recommendations on where to fish on the south side off shore. All the “pros” websites say you can’t catch off the shore. I saw differently in your video.
It's going to be a zoo this time of year but Emerald Bay and the point out in front have been good to me. I go when the campgrounds aren't open and it's cold so I don't know what you could expect out there now. Maybe follow the rim trail out past the boat camp out of the bay and onto the main lake. All of the stuff I have up on the Nevada side is solid. It is my understanding that either state license is good on the lake but please confirm that for yourself before heading out. I don't feel comfortable passing on regulations. I have a bunch of clips up for the 'Lake on my lakes and reservoirs' playlist so I would say go to the deep water spots this time of year. How I rig up can be found on my 'trout fishing tips' playlist. I fish it with my general reservoir rig but I use 8'lb mono with a six pound leader to protect against getting sawed off on the boulders. I expect there to be a lot of activity on the lake and warmer water when you go so I recommend you get out there at the crack of dawn before the noise levels under water start peaking. Good luck.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 great practical advise. Thank you! I’m going to look at more of your videos. You’re right about getting there early and looking for deeper waters. Also need to look into your rig setup. We always fish Bishop area, not sure how different it will be, thanks for for the tips.
That is an unnamed beach off the 89 about 3 miles from where the 89 starts following the shoreline. I basically drive around until I see an area with public access and give it a shot. Sugar Pine Park is on my radar. I have had luck everywhere I've tried so far. I've fished it 6 times and I have clips up for all of the spots so you can get an idea of where I've tried to fish. In one clip, I simply pulled off at a vista point, hiked down to the lake, and hit a nice trout. You can fish anywhere on the Lake with either a Nevada or California license so you can explore. Find a spot with public access and at least 10' of water and cast out. The side in Nevada where Cave Rock and Chimney beach were especially nice for numbers of fish and size. Chimney Beach was tough off the rocks but I think that's the first place I hit once the ice on the rocks is gone. The one thing that was common in every spot I've fished is that I needed to cast far out. I use small 5' rods but I upped my slip sinkers to 1/2 OZ to give me better range and bumped up my mono from 6lb to 8lb because when there are rocks, the big trout swim right into them! Shortened the leader on my full crawler as well for better distance. If you want to see exactly how I rig up, check out my clip "my general technique for deep water reservoir trout". Keep pounding it. The fish are out there. Good Luck.
The first 2 videos for Lake Tahoe I have up were shot in June so fish can be caught! In July, I am usually hiking into the back country to fish. Look for at least 15' of water and be prepared to cast far. It is my understanding that both State licenses are accepted anywhere on Lake Tahoe but I always encourage viewers to confirm regulations for themselves using official sources. If you go to my playlists, I have a lot of options in this area for fishing that might also interest you. Good luck!
Anywhere you can find public access and there is at least 15 feet of water. Be ready to cast far depending on the situation. Everywhere I have tried I have a clip for. Good luck.
Just vacationed south lake Tahoe asked locals for best spots most replied they don't give that info to tourists best advice was just get out there find a spot,looked for spots you fished couldn't find any 😂, didn't catch any
I have a lake Tahoe shore fishing playlist where I fish all over the lake. It is my understanding that both State Licenses are good anywhere on the lake but please confirm that for yourself. Both regulation guides are available online and Tahoe is listed in the special regulation charts in both. For the California fish and wildlife guide it's under the license section. For Lake Tahoe, once it gets cold, find at least 10-15' of water with public access and give it a shot. I have nearly 40 videos on my lake Tahoe fishing playlist and most of that was me just driving around until I saw something that looked good. Give it another shot!
This is a couple miles down the road from where the 89 starts following the lake. Tough spot to secure your rod because of the large pebble beach but I get fish there.
Am I the only one disappointed! I was looking forward to "no catch & cook" turkey spam recipe. Too funny...I've had a few trips where if I didn't catch, I didn't eat. For some reason, this always brought me luck. Never had to eat the expired cliff bars in my backpack.
I've been really hungry fishing before where expired Cliff Bars would be a welcomed luxury! Especially when I do something really stupid like forget my lunch in the fridge! Doesn't happen often but it has happened! I think I'm maxed out on the three cooking clips I have up. Lemon pepper trout, grilling trout on a fire, and baking trout. I'm no chef to say the least! If I were to get a recipe somewhere else just to make a clip, it won't be authentic. I'm not looking to push that on my viewers. What you see on this channel is simply the real me, bumbling and stumbling at times! Full disclosure, I did the baking trout clip to make a crappy day of fishing, where I got just one small trout, a little more interesting! This is not the channel for really good trout recipes. If you keep watching, there will be a lot more fishing and hiking to be sure. Thanks for tuning in.
I'm not sure about Cutthroats. Lahontan Cutthroats are the original indigenous trout species in the lake but I don't think there are a lot of them in there if any. I really am not the one to answer that question. I have never heard of Dolly Varden Trout being in Lake Tahoe or the Sierra Nevada in general. I'm not sure about that one either.
This is off of HWY 89 a couple of miles after it begins to follow the lake but this time of year every inch of it will be covered by sunbathers and swimmers. Confirm all regulations for yourself but it is my understanding that either State license is good on the lake. Lake Tahoe is under the special regulation section of both State guides easily obtained online. You can only use 2 rods at once in California if you have the 2nd rod designation on your license though. Generally speaking, find a spot with public access and at least 20 feet of water and cast out. That's what I do. During the cold months where lows consistently hang below freezing, at least 10 feet of water seems to do fine. These desired depths are general of course. That's just what I look for.
Yeah, if you see me fishing a lake on my lakes and reservoirs playlist it's when the lows are regularly below freezing and the lakes are cold. I have a bunch of Lake Tahoe Clips. I fish as long as the lakes are cold from the melted snow in the Spring and then I start hitting the backcountry. You can find how I usually rig up for this type of fishing in a couple of clips on my fishing tips playlist if you haven't seen them and are interested. My clip "rigging up for reservoir trout" should do it. Thanks for tuning in.
On my fishing tips playlist I have a clip "rigging up for reservoir trout" that shows in detail my basic set up. For Lake Tahoe specifically I up my slip sinker to 1/2 OZ and shorten my leaders as needed for farther casting capability. I have more Lake Tahoe content on my 'Lakes and reservoirs' playlist if you haven't seen it and are interested. The spot in this clip is probably mobbed with swimmers now but I have several other ideas in my clips. I always recommend verifying regulations for yourself but it is my understanding that either state license is good anywhere on the lake so all of the areas I feature are viable. My advice, find any spot with public access and at least 15 feet of water and get out there at the crack of dawn! Thanks for tuning in. Good luck if you go!
Off HWY 89 about 2 miles down the road from where it starts following the lake shore. I fish a bunch of different spots on my Lake Tahoe shore fishing playlist but I always say shoot for an area with public access and at least 20 feet of water and give it a shot. During the colder months I look for anything with at least 10 feet of water.
Cooking isn't my thing. I have a few cooking clips up. Sweet lemon pepper trout, grilling trout on a fire, and baking trout. The baking trout was mostly to make a crappy day of fishing more exciting! I'll fry those filets tonight in a pan of margarine with basic seasoning. Add lemon and rice, done!
I've dealt with those types at lakes, surf spots, rivers, etc. They have no right to stop anyone from enjoying public land and I won't be turned away quietly in that sort of scenario. I say go where you want to if it's not private property and you're within your constitutional rights. Thanks for checking out the clip. I have a lot more like it on my Lakes and reservoirs playlist if you haven't seen them yet and are interested. Thanks for tuning in.
i enjoy watching all your videos! i know you follow regulations but wanted to make it aware that the etiquette in the area is to release all fish caught in rivers or streams. enjoy the laker rainbow yum! cheers see you out there!
I fish a wide range of the Sierra Nevada Range, follow regulations, and feel I have a sound personal trout fishing etiquette. I always say, to each his own as long as you don't litter and follow the law.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 is it because you are too cheap to buy food? Please explain. Just because the rules say you can kill wild trout out of Lake Tahoe doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to. Kill hatchery rats all day long not the wild ones. Lame.
First of all, thanks for keeping the language clean because it allows me to keep your comments up. I try to keep things family friendly. I'm not too cheap to buy food! I can afford food! It's an ongoing joke where I poke fun at myself for going fishing instead of taking care of things like shopping for the week. I keep and eat fish every winter just like millions of Americans legally do. I hold a valid license to fish in both Nevada and California and I follow the Law. If you have a reason, other than your opinion, to think I'm doing something wrong then report it to the department of Fish and Wildlife and have them review my channel. My guess, many of them would like my channel because I do practice quite a bit of catch and release and discuss special regulations when it applies so people who learn about those waters through my channel will know. I feel sorry for the Charter boats that take people out on the lake for money to catch and keep fish all year round If you are waiting on the docks when they pull in. We are going to have to agree to disagree. I can't adhere to the unofficial rules projected on myself by those who are the type to believe everyone should live and believe as they do. Thanks for watching and keeping the language clean. It's clear you are not into my act.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 at the end of the day it’s just my opinion. Slicing off your hand to eat it nots a good idea. 🤦. Like I said all Tahoe trout are wild not stocked. It’s a choice for you to make if u wanna kill them. It’s like being able to kill a wild steelhead in Oregon....just because your allowed to doesn’t mean you should. The other thing is you are blowing up all the spots with your videos. This definitely leads to more crowded fishing. I’ve seen it happen in Alaska California Florida and Cape Cod. There are things we just don’t tell the masses.
@@johnriina4281 Right on. I respect your point of view. There are regulations in place to protect Wild Populations of fish while spawning. I was under the impression that both departments of fish and Wildlife stock trout in Lake Tahoe but I could be wrong. I will not be slicing my hand off and eating it!
I guess it is what it is because it hasn't really become much better in the year or so since I shot this. What can I say, the technology part of my channel is the least polished part of the production!
Beautiful Trout, Amani. Keep’em coming.
Thanks. It's that time of year where I'll take what I can get!
Congrats! Nicely done. That is a beauty! 👍🙏🎣⚒
That thing faked me out. Acted smaller and then just exploded on me!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 I’ve had several experiences with sturgeon doing the same thing. They acted small until they get near the boat; then they just exploded! 👍
Great video love these
Thank you. I love making them and will surely have more to come. Thanks for watching.
I’ve been enjoying all your fishing adventures. I’m in Roseville and you’ve inspired me to start fishing some more .
Right on man. Thant's what it's all about. Catching fish or not, just being out there is great. Thanks for tuning in. Have more stuff coming on my hiking and alpine lakes playlists very soon!
I too have been inspired to fish more on my own! I've started exploring several of the lakes and reservoirs around Tahoe on my days off and it's been a blast! I'm actually planning on trying my hand at Lake Tahoe (the big one!) this weekend! Thank you for the inspiration, confidence building, and the much needed relaxation :)
Wow, nice healthy looking rainbow!
Yeah, the rainbows in that lake are really hard fighting and taste great.
Nice fish! Looks to me like it you are right by Homewood--maybe slightly north of there. I lived in Tahoe (north shore) for over 8 years. I really enjoy your videos!
Thanks for tuning in. I'm just getting started. I started the channel while living in SoCal so that is why it has so much Eastern Sierra content. I have been living in Reno for the past 15 months so I am catching up on content for stuff up around here. Basically, I have been hiking and fishing in the Sierra Nevada regularly for over 3 decades but I've only had a camera to catch any of it for the last 20 months or so. There will surely be a lot more adventures to come! I hope the playlists I've organized my content into helps you to navigate your way through my channel.
Showed up on my feed somehow. I never fished from shore there. That was a really nice fish you caught. You got a new sub, sir.
Welcome aboard. I have a playlist for Lake Tahoe shore fishing and over 600 videos across my other channel playlists featuring a variety of trout fishing styles and other general outdoor topics. For every lake on my backcountry fishing playlist I have a clip on my hiking playlist that shows what it takes to get there. I have a couple of clips on my trout fishing tips playlist detailing how I generally rig up for bait fishing for trout in reservoirs if you are interested in how I set up for Lake Tahoe. I have a bunch of clips on that playlist that give insight into what I do to catch fish. Glad to have you as a viewer.
Good fish bro! I've been in a terrible slump. no fish 2 weeks mostly just in the truckee but got desperate and struck out at the marina for the last couple days. nice to see someone pull up something though. Thanks for the vids I look forward to them.
Winter can be tough. I got skunked at Silver Lake yesterday. Keep fishing. The big trout will find you!
Bro i feel you I'm going 3 rd week no fish not even at the marina either!!
@@battleborn7755 it sucks I watch every video on utube on catching trout in the winter and they all say something different fish shallow, fish deep, fish light, fish small, fish early, fish late, I have fished every way I know how and it's really starting to mess with my head. Looks like they are doing good out at pyramid. Hopefully they'll be open in a week or two so I get a chance to get out there. I been out of work a couple months now and don't look like I'll be going back anytime soon. Fishing has been the only thing keeping me sane. But the way this has been going lately is only making things worse! I don't know maybe gotta pick up bowling or drinking. Lol anyways good luck to you.
Mr Amani ive followed on many of your adventures with envy!! Im no longer able to walk and fish as i had for many years.Ive a favor to ask if you sometime could during your outings go to Donner lake, the creek behind the monument and take small Video of the dam area the front mainly ive caught many trout and kokes there . im sure water not flowing as it does id be so grateful look forward to next adventure thanks George
Thanks for tuning in. I will look into that. I've only fished Donner at the public boat ramp so far. If you can't do the hiking and fishing yourself, I'll make the effort if you want to watch. I'll be exploring Yosemite next week. It's going to be a trip short on time as usual but I'll get some fishing in. I am happy you enjoy my content. There will be a lot more to come.
Nice video as usual man...I am planning to head up to tahoe/reno area again in february and hope i can catch something
Right on. If you have scanned through my content, you have noticed I have a bunch of viable targets in the area. Most roads should begin to open up by the end of February but either way, hopefully you have enough destinations in mind that you will get some good fishing in no matter what. Good luck and I hope you whack a ton of trout.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Yeah hoping so. Do Boca and Prosner reservoirs stay frozen until March ? Planing to try Boca again and Prosner for the 1st time and Lake Tahoe. Thanks
I love your spirit bro! Great video! I have a question about your choice of lb test. I’m new to trout fishing and you’re one of the first people whom I’ve seen who uses 8lb main and 6lb for his leader. Have you found that there’s no difference with bite quantity when using a smaller pound test, like 2lb or 4lb?
I typically use 6 lb test all the way through but I started using 8lb test for Lake Tahoe because there are so many large boulders at a lot of the spots. I catch plenty of fish on 6lb test. That's basically all of the fish I catch on my channel. As far as I am concerned, 6lb is great as my standard line for rivers, reservoirs, and alpine lakes. If you haven't seen it, I have a trout fishing tips playlist that might help you if you are new to fishing. Good luck.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Wow man, cool to hear! I’ll check out your tips. Thanks for responding!
Awesome video bro! Your a great fisherman. You know its a good one, when it takes you half the video to land it!
Right on. I live for battles like that! Thanks for checking out the clip. I'll be hitting Lake Tahoe a couple more times this Spring before the crazy crowds show up. Then it's into the high country! There will be a lot more content to come. You can count on it!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Gonna subscribe now brother!🤟😜
@@eddieluvski4499 cool. I have my content organized in playlists to make it easier for viewers to navigate my content. If you have questions about any of the content, I do my best to answer them in the comment section. Thank you for tuning in.
Dont know if anyone gives a shit but if you guys are stoned like me atm then you can watch all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend during the lockdown =)
@Micah Ira definitely, have been watching on instaflixxer for years myself =)
again, another great video. What's you favorite powerbait flavor for Lake Tahoe?
I typically use the original scent yellow, green, orange swirl. Sometimes I get the stuff that claims to be 42% stronger. I use it on a tiny size 18 treble hook. I believe the small bait induces larger fish to bite but I have no science to back that up..
Love spam! That’s a nice trout!
Hey, it's protein and easy to prepare!
Awesome stuff!!
I'm in Southern California and always take trips to South Tahoe in July. Where's a good spot to fish with easy access??? This place looks like easy access but probably not in July. Anyway,great videos. Thanks
I have a Lake Tahoe shore fishing playlist with several different fishing spots I've done ok at. I always say, find a spot with public access and at least 10-15 feet of water and give it a shot. It's my understanding that either state license is good on the lake but I always encourage people to confirm all regulations from official sources for themselves. I also have hikes and backcountry fishing in the Tahoe area on my backcountry hiking and fishing playlists and other fishing options near by on my reservoirs and river fishing playlists. I have a lot of Eastern Sierra content on my channel playlists which is a lot closer to you if you haven't been up that way yet. I started my channel while I was still living in SoCal so the Eastern Sierra was a good place to start. Good luck..
@wildernesswithamani1027 Sounds great! I do fish the lower Sierras, but I camp in Tahoe every July with my kids, so I was hoping to find a great easy access spot.
I'll check out your Playlists. Thanks again!
Right on Amani
After that tough day yesterday, I needed a win! Lake Tahoe is solid. I've got fish from shore all around the lake. Just stay away during the Summer!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 man, you have to remind me how to get to the creek off of Crystal Springs. I wonder if it still holds fish, or if it’s even there at all.
@@bstreetboxing They've built so much who knows. If they let water out of the crystal springs reservoir that's how it gets stocked and I think there is some spawning. The creek follows Crystal Springs Road and then forks up towards the dam.
GREAT videos from Tahoe, Amani. I am there in the Summer in North Lake Tahoe, and sometimes West Shore. But have never fished Tahoe for trout in colder weather. My daughter and I would love to find a good trout spot someplace like this on a nice clear winter/spring day. So this spot is just a few miles south of Tahoe City off 89, the West Shore? By the way, highly recommend a visit to Sugar Pine State Park. Probably will be good fishing in cool weather off the point at Sugar Pine. Water there looks very similar to your spot, also just rocks on the bottom, moderately deep. I swim around there in the summer...no sign of large fish near shore...
Funny you should bring up Sugar Pine State Park. I was planning to call tomorrow to see if it was open! I just saw it on the map and it looks like it's worth a look. The spot in this clip will be crawling with people as soon as it warms up a little. If you and your daughter don't want to freeze, the fishing will probably be better late February into March. You want to get out there while it's still cold and there aren't tons of people and boats all over. Cave Rock state Park on the Nevada side has easy access and that area seems to have nice fish. Too much ice on the rocks now. Either state license is good on Lake Tahoe. Good luck!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 thanks Amani. Will maybe try in March on a nice day. Have seen all those people and boats in the summer. I am about an hour from there. Thanks for the Cave Rock tip, I don't get over to Nevada enough. And BTW, that fish was the most silvery rainbow I have ever seen. I did happen to land one of that size at Donner this summer(from shore believe it or not), but it had much more color in the summer..
@@Arturo-sm1tb Nice catch at Donner. I will be hitting Donner soon. Yeah, Cave rock is sold and a CA license should be OK. Good luck.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Thanks. Cannot wait to see your Donner video soon. Big snow coming next week however. My wife, daughter and I were SHOCKED to see the hit from that 17 inch veteran rainbow at Donner last summer, from the railings right next to the Boat Launch, in mid August no less! It was pretty cold that morning, and somehow it drew that big boy to about 15 feet depth, easy distance from a big spinning cast, probably green Powerbait, single barb. I am sure that is much more common in the off seasons.
@@Arturo-sm1tb That's a nice fish in August. I fish near that public boat ramp as well. Mostly because it's super easy to get to and access! Been there twice. I'm going to get back there soon. Thinking about Tahoe again as well. A lot of snow coming though!
Would like to see a video of how you fillet your trout.
There's a chance of that. I've meant to do it a few times but when it comes time to leave I just blow it off and head home! I always have things I want to do for my channel on nearly every trip that never happen. Being too tired is nearly undefeated in my universe!
Love your energy! Are you using an ultralight rod? I currently had a medium rod, will that work?
Thanks. If you can make it to the water's edge, make what ever you got work! A slightly larger rod would probably be good for Lake Tahoe. In many of my other clips, I am holding those tiny rods over my head trying to keep the fish from swimming into the boulders! I typically fish with light 5' Ugly Stiks. I love fighting larger trout on light tackle. I was battling some nice trout in the Truckee on one this morning. I recently put the clip up. I have info on how I rig up for lakes and reservoirs and how I avoid snags in those giant boulders on my fishing tips playlist if you are curious. For Lake Tahoe, I up the slip sinker to 1/2 OZ and shorten my leaders as necessary to allow for farther casting. Thanks for checking out the clip.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 What would you say the closet bass fishing that can be considered reliable near Reno? Thanks for the reply and all the info. I'm moving back to the area
@@montgomerymontgomery570 I've only lived here for a year and a half and I haven't been bass fishing in over a decade. I am not the guy to ask!
hey man i have a question im going to tahoe in a couple weeks and i was wondering what pound test i should come with and what power bait i should use or should i bring some lures
Some people use lures and do Ok. That's what a few people have told me. On my lakes and reservoirs playlist, I have a clip I put up about a week ago from below Logan Shoals vista point where I show a close up of my powerbait and discuss the adjustments I make for Tahoe. My basic set up is on my clip "rigging up for reservoir trout' on my fishing tips playlist. I have multiple Lake Tahoe Clips if you think they might help. I fish a lot of spots. Good luck.
Hello I am going out to South Lake Tahoe this weekend for my 30th bday I’m new to lake fishing. Do you have any easy to access fishing spots near South Lake Tahoe ?
I would say hit Cave Rock State Park and fish off the rocks towards the entrance because it's deeper there. Either state license is good on Lake Tahoe so you should be good to go but you can confirm this on the Nevada fish and wildlife regulation guide available online. If you go to my fishing tips playlist, my clip rigging up for reservoir trout shows how I rig up. For Lake Tahoe, I shorten my leaders a bit and move up to a half OZ slip sinker for farther casting casting. Good luck!
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right on. Good spot but hard to secure your rod.
Thanks for getting me out this weekend, had grandpa duties. Yay no turkey spam...Nice hook set beautiful bow.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the clip. You have to do the Grandpa duties. I'll play the role of the irresponsible dude who blows everything off to go fishing! It's a little slow this time of year. Either way, I hope you get a chance to get out there soon and wet a line. It nourishes the soul!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Yeah for sure, will be heading out Thursday somewhere???
Any place you recommend fishing at tahoe? I have yet to fish it, i only began fishing this year in March and I'm addicted! Wooo
I really like the area between Cave Rock State Park and Chimney Beach on the Nevada side. There are a lot of rocks to deal with in those spots so ice is a factor right now. This spot off the 89 is easy to fish. You can fish anywhere on the lake with either a Nevada or California fishing License from what I understand. I always recommend double checking regulations for yourself. For the 6 clips I have up, I have tried 5 different spots in completely different areas of the lake and have caught fish every time. My experience has shown me that if you can find a spot with public access and at least 10' of water you have a good shot. Be prepared to cast out far. I use half OZ slip sinkers to give me more range. Shorten my leaders a bit as well. If you want to see how I rig up, check out my clip "My general technique for deep water reservoir trout" if you haven't watched it already.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 thanks man I can't wait to give it a go!🤙🏼
Please explain what kind of set up for rainbow trout setup fishing with powerbait
Check out my clip "my general technique for deep water reservoir trout". That shows you exactly how I fish for trout when I'm using bait in cold weather for my channel. I also have a clip explaining why cold weather trout fishing gets hot. I use the original scent powerbait that is the yellow/orange/green swirl. I use a size 18 treble hook and try to keep the bait as small as possible while still fully concealing the hook. In Lake Tahoe, where ever you are you'll need to cast far. Shorten the leader to around 3 feet and up your slip sinker to 1/2 OZ. In most other instances, I use a size 1/8 OZ slip sinker or smaller depending on the situation. I recommend carrying a few sizes of sinkers. I have a clip on the knot I use and and a few other "how to" clips on other trout fishing methods. Let me know in the comment section if you have any further questions. Check out some of these clips and you'll be catching trout! Good luck.
Going to Lake Tahoe for the fist time next month. Do you have any recommendations on where to fish on the south side off shore.
All the “pros” websites say you can’t catch off the shore. I saw differently in your video.
It's going to be a zoo this time of year but Emerald Bay and the point out in front have been good to me. I go when the campgrounds aren't open and it's cold so I don't know what you could expect out there now. Maybe follow the rim trail out past the boat camp out of the bay and onto the main lake. All of the stuff I have up on the Nevada side is solid. It is my understanding that either state license is good on the lake but please confirm that for yourself before heading out. I don't feel comfortable passing on regulations. I have a bunch of clips up for the 'Lake on my lakes and reservoirs' playlist so I would say go to the deep water spots this time of year. How I rig up can be found on my 'trout fishing tips' playlist. I fish it with my general reservoir rig but I use 8'lb mono with a six pound leader to protect against getting sawed off on the boulders. I expect there to be a lot of activity on the lake and warmer water when you go so I recommend you get out there at the crack of dawn before the noise levels under water start peaking. Good luck.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 great practical advise. Thank you! I’m going to look at more of your videos. You’re right about getting there early and looking for deeper waters. Also need to look into your rig setup. We always fish Bishop area, not sure how different it will be, thanks for for the tips.
What beach is that? I’ve been hitting Tahoe every week almost and nothing. 😂
That is an unnamed beach off the 89 about 3 miles from where the 89 starts following the shoreline. I basically drive around until I see an area with public access and give it a shot. Sugar Pine Park is on my radar. I have had luck everywhere I've tried so far. I've fished it 6 times and I have clips up for all of the spots so you can get an idea of where I've tried to fish. In one clip, I simply pulled off at a vista point, hiked down to the lake, and hit a nice trout. You can fish anywhere on the Lake with either a Nevada or California license so you can explore. Find a spot with public access and at least 10' of water and cast out. The side in Nevada where Cave Rock and Chimney beach were especially nice for numbers of fish and size. Chimney Beach was tough off the rocks but I think that's the first place I hit once the ice on the rocks is gone. The one thing that was common in every spot I've fished is that I needed to cast far out. I use small 5' rods but I upped my slip sinkers to 1/2 OZ to give me better range and bumped up my mono from 6lb to 8lb because when there are rocks, the big trout swim right into them! Shortened the leader on my full crawler as well for better distance. If you want to see exactly how I rig up, check out my clip "my general technique for deep water reservoir trout". Keep pounding it. The fish are out there. Good Luck.
How is the fishing in June into July. Out at Lake Tahoe.
The first 2 videos for Lake Tahoe I have up were shot in June so fish can be caught! In July, I am usually hiking into the back country to fish. Look for at least 15' of water and be prepared to cast far. It is my understanding that both State licenses are accepted anywhere on Lake Tahoe but I always encourage viewers to confirm regulations for themselves using official sources. If you go to my playlists, I have a lot of options in this area for fishing that might also interest you. Good luck!
Going up to Lake Tahoe for a couple of days.looking to fish along the banks on the west side. Any spots I should try?
Anywhere you can find public access and there is at least 15 feet of water. Be ready to cast far depending on the situation. Everywhere I have tried I have a clip for. Good luck.
I will add that I scouted out Sugar Pine Point and Kings Beach state parks and all I found was really shallow water.
No snow is bad.
Snow isn't bad if you like to use water and fish! Snow falling certainly doesn't scare me away from a day of fishing!
What is your favorite powerbait dough color
orange/yellow/green swirl. Original scent.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Rainbow right?
What you use for bait?
How I rig up, hooks I use, bait, etc can be found on my fishing tips playlist. Easily accessed on my channel homepage if you are at a computer.
Just vacationed south lake Tahoe asked locals for best spots most replied they don't give that info to tourists best advice was just get out there find a spot,looked for spots you fished couldn't find any 😂, didn't catch any
I have a lake Tahoe shore fishing playlist where I fish all over the lake. It is my understanding that both State Licenses are good anywhere on the lake but please confirm that for yourself. Both regulation guides are available online and Tahoe is listed in the special regulation charts in both. For the California fish and wildlife guide it's under the license section. For Lake Tahoe, once it gets cold, find at least 10-15' of water with public access and give it a shot. I have nearly 40 videos on my lake Tahoe fishing playlist and most of that was me just driving around until I saw something that looked good. Give it another shot!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 thanks for reply will watch some of them
Where in Lake Tahoe are you fishing here?
This is a couple miles down the road from where the 89 starts following the lake. Tough spot to secure your rod because of the large pebble beach but I get fish there.
Am I the only one disappointed!
I was looking forward to "no catch & cook" turkey spam recipe.
Too funny...I've had a few trips where if I didn't catch, I didn't eat. For some reason, this always brought me luck. Never had to eat the expired cliff bars in my backpack.
I've been really hungry fishing before where expired Cliff Bars would be a welcomed luxury! Especially when I do something really stupid like forget my lunch in the fridge! Doesn't happen often but it has happened! I think I'm maxed out on the three cooking clips I have up. Lemon pepper trout, grilling trout on a fire, and baking trout. I'm no chef to say the least! If I were to get a recipe somewhere else just to make a clip, it won't be authentic. I'm not looking to push that on my viewers. What you see on this channel is simply the real me, bumbling and stumbling at times! Full disclosure, I did the baking trout clip to make a crappy day of fishing, where I got just one small trout, a little more interesting! This is not the channel for really good trout recipes. If you keep watching, there will be a lot more fishing and hiking to be sure. Thanks for tuning in.
Is there. cutthroat trout or Dolly Vardens in Tahoe lake ?
I'm not sure about Cutthroats. Lahontan Cutthroats are the original indigenous trout species in the lake but I don't think there are a lot of them in there if any. I really am not the one to answer that question. I have never heard of Dolly Varden Trout being in Lake Tahoe or the Sierra Nevada in general. I'm not sure about that one either.
If you wouldn’t mind me get give me the location of this area. I’m going to visit on vacation. I’d like to know where is this location
This is off of HWY 89 a couple of miles after it begins to follow the lake but this time of year every inch of it will be covered by sunbathers and swimmers. Confirm all regulations for yourself but it is my understanding that either State license is good on the lake. Lake Tahoe is under the special regulation section of both State guides easily obtained online. You can only use 2 rods at once in California if you have the 2nd rod designation on your license though. Generally speaking, find a spot with public access and at least 20 feet of water and cast out. That's what I do. During the cold months where lows consistently hang below freezing, at least 10 feet of water seems to do fine. These desired depths are general of course. That's just what I look for.
Winter?
Yeah, if you see me fishing a lake on my lakes and reservoirs playlist it's when the lows are regularly below freezing and the lakes are cold. I have a bunch of Lake Tahoe Clips. I fish as long as the lakes are cold from the melted snow in the Spring and then I start hitting the backcountry. You can find how I usually rig up for this type of fishing in a couple of clips on my fishing tips playlist if you haven't seen them and are interested. My clip "rigging up for reservoir trout" should do it. Thanks for tuning in.
What kinda rig setup ?
On my fishing tips playlist I have a clip "rigging up for reservoir trout" that shows in detail my basic set up. For Lake Tahoe specifically I up my slip sinker to 1/2 OZ and shorten my leaders as needed for farther casting capability. I have more Lake Tahoe content on my 'Lakes and reservoirs' playlist if you haven't seen it and are interested. The spot in this clip is probably mobbed with swimmers now but I have several other ideas in my clips. I always recommend verifying regulations for yourself but it is my understanding that either state license is good anywhere on the lake so all of the areas I feature are viable. My advice, find any spot with public access and at least 15 feet of water and get out there at the crack of dawn! Thanks for tuning in. Good luck if you go!
Where is this?
Off HWY 89 about 2 miles down the road from where it starts following the lake shore. I fish a bunch of different spots on my Lake Tahoe shore fishing playlist but I always say shoot for an area with public access and at least 20 feet of water and give it a shot. During the colder months I look for anything with at least 10 feet of water.
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Right on.
Is the meat red or white In these fish
Lake Tahoe rainbows have dark reddish/pink meat and are some of the best tasting rainbows I catch. Absolutely delicious.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 I bet they are good. I can't stand trout or salmon with white meat
@@ryanchandler7434 I'm with you on that!
That looks like a salmon
How fat and silver it is yeah. It was a big rainbow. Tail says it all. Real good eating. Meat not as dark pink as usual but still pink and tasty.
Super nice fish how about a show sharing trout recipes?
Cooking isn't my thing. I have a few cooking clips up. Sweet lemon pepper trout, grilling trout on a fire, and baking trout. The baking trout was mostly to make a crappy day of fishing more exciting! I'll fry those filets tonight in a pan of margarine with basic seasoning. Add lemon and rice, done!
We thank you for not being the guys who think they own the water. We're all are fishermen and women. Work together.
I've dealt with those types at lakes, surf spots, rivers, etc. They have no right to stop anyone from enjoying public land and I won't be turned away quietly in that sort of scenario. I say go where you want to if it's not private property and you're within your constitutional rights. Thanks for checking out the clip. I have a lot more like it on my Lakes and reservoirs playlist if you haven't seen them yet and are interested. Thanks for tuning in.
😂😂😂just like all men...always adding extra inches!!😂😂 bruh...it CLEARLY READ 18"!!!😂😂😂
If you say so.
i enjoy watching all your videos! i know you follow regulations but wanted to make it aware that the etiquette in the area is to release all fish caught in rivers or streams. enjoy the laker rainbow yum! cheers see you out there!
I fish a wide range of the Sierra Nevada Range, follow regulations, and feel I have a sound personal trout fishing etiquette. I always say, to each his own as long as you don't litter and follow the law.
Your channel should be called killing Fish in the Tahoe basin with Amani.
I follow the law. Also release way more fish than I keep each year. To each his own.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 is it because you are too cheap to buy food? Please explain. Just because the rules say you can kill wild trout out of Lake Tahoe doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to. Kill hatchery rats all day long not the wild ones. Lame.
First of all, thanks for keeping the language clean because it allows me to keep your comments up. I try to keep things family friendly. I'm not too cheap to buy food! I can afford food! It's an ongoing joke where I poke fun at myself for going fishing instead of taking care of things like shopping for the week. I keep and eat fish every winter just like millions of Americans legally do. I hold a valid license to fish in both Nevada and California and I follow the Law. If you have a reason, other than your opinion, to think I'm doing something wrong then report it to the department of Fish and Wildlife and have them review my channel. My guess, many of them would like my channel because I do practice quite a bit of catch and release and discuss special regulations when it applies so people who learn about those waters through my channel will know. I feel sorry for the Charter boats that take people out on the lake for money to catch and keep fish all year round If you are waiting on the docks when they pull in.
We are going to have to agree to disagree. I can't adhere to the unofficial rules projected on myself by those who are the type to believe everyone should live and believe as they do. Thanks for watching and keeping the language clean. It's clear you are not into my act.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 at the end of the day it’s just my opinion. Slicing off your hand to eat it nots a good idea. 🤦. Like I said all Tahoe trout are wild not stocked. It’s a choice for you to make if u wanna kill them. It’s like being able to kill a wild steelhead in Oregon....just because your allowed to doesn’t mean you should. The other thing is you are blowing up all the spots with your videos. This definitely leads to more crowded fishing. I’ve seen it happen in Alaska California Florida and Cape Cod. There are things we just don’t tell the masses.
@@johnriina4281 Right on. I respect your point of view. There are regulations in place to protect Wild Populations of fish while spawning. I was under the impression that both departments of fish and Wildlife stock trout in Lake Tahoe but I could be wrong. I will not be slicing my hand off and eating it!
Poles are too close together
Doesn't seem to stop me from catching nice fish in dozens of videos across me channel playlist. Guess I just know how to deal with it.
Horrible filming
I guess it is what it is because it hasn't really become much better in the year or so since I shot this. What can I say, the technology part of my channel is the least polished part of the production!