Fishing Lake Tahoe 365: Captains Zach & Zach of Tahoe Sports Fishing Share Big Fish Stories, Local Tips & the Tahoe Triple

Love the idea of reeling in a 30-pound lake trout while surrounded by snow-capped peaks? Ever wondered how it’s possible to fish, ski, and hike all in one day in Lake Tahoe?

In this episode of the Sierra Rec Now Podcast, host Charlie Pankey sits down with Captain Zach Shearer and Captain Zach Gordon of Tahoe Sports Fishing — a Lake Tahoe institution offering fishing charters 365 days a year, with a history that stretches back to 1953.

🎧 In this episode:

• What it’s like fishing every day of the year on Lake Tahoe

• Legendary catches: including stories behind 30+ lb lake trout

• The Tahoe Triple: a new local challenge where you fish, ski, and hike in one epic day

• Favorite fishing seasons and where they go when the bite is hot

• The beauty of a half-day charter that leaves you free to explore the lake, mountains, or slopes

• Guest stories you won’t forget — from first-timers to lifelong anglers

• Fishing regulations simplified: Tahoe allows California or Nevada fishing licenses to fish the full lake

• The community, history, and passion behind Tahoe Sports Fishing’s iconic crew

📍 Departing daily from Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Sports Fishing makes it easy to book a guided trip and experience the best of Tahoe’s alpine waters.

🎣 Featured Guests:
Captain Zach Shearer – A Lake Tahoe native with years of charter experience and a passion for helping people land their biggest catch.
Captain Zach Gordon – A knowledgeable, high-energy guide who brings guests out in all seasons and shares a deep respect for the lake’s ecosystem.

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📰 Read fishing guides and trip ideas

🏷️ Topics Covered:
#LakeTahoeFishing #Mackinaw #FishingCharter #TahoeTriple #SouthLakeTahoe #SierraRecNow #OutdoorPodcast #FishingStories #TahoeSportsFishing