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Lake Tahoe

Nevada
497.66 km²
39.0961, -120.0334
NHD 44560536
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About Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is a natural lake or pond in Nevada, United States. It covers approximately 497.66 km² (122975 acres). The lake centroid is located at 39.0961° N, 120.0334° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Tahoe

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 36m
Dawn12:18
Sunrise12:49
Sunset03:25
Dusk03:56

Bite windows today

  • Dawn11:4813:49Excellent
  • Morning13:4920:07Good
  • Midday20:0700:25Calm
  • Afternoon00:2502:25Good
  • Dusk02:2504:26Excellent
  • Night04:2611:48Good
Moon: 14% · waxing16:33

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Tahoe?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Lake Tahoe. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Lake Tahoe?

Lake Tahoe covers approximately 497.66 square kilometres (122975 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Tahoe located?

Lake Tahoe is located in Nevada, United States, with its centroid at 39.0961°, -120.0334°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF