Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Tahoe fishing report for March 16, 2025. Let me tell ya, the fishing's been heating up lately as we transition into spring.

First off, no need to worry about tides here on Big Blue - we're all about that freshwater action. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with highs around 55°F and lows dipping to 35°F overnight. Sunrise is at 7:12 AM and sunset at 7:06 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Now for the good stuff - the fish have been biting! Mackinaw (lake trout) are still the stars of the show, with anglers pulling in some nice 5-10 pounders from the depths. Rainbow trout action has been picking up in the shallows as the water warms, especially early mornings and late evenings. We've even had reports of a few brown trout being caught near creek mouths.

For you Mack attackers, jigging with tube jigs or spoons in 100-150 feet of water has been the ticket. Trolling with dodgers and nightcrawlers is also producing. Rainbow chasers are having luck with small spinners, Rapalas, and even some dry fly action on calm days. Don't forget about kokanee - they're starting to show up and respond well to small spoons or wedding rings tipped with corn.

Bait-wise, nightcrawlers are always a solid choice. Minnows (where allowed) and PowerBait in chartreuse or rainbow colors are also getting it done. For you artificial purists (my kinda folks), Kastmasters, Tasmanian Devils, and Krocodiles in silver/blue or gold/red have been hot.

As for hot spots, Cave Rock on the east shore has been producing some nice Macks. For rainbows, try the mouth of Taylor Creek or along the west shore near Meeks Bay. And don't sleep on Donner Lake just up the hill - it's been giving up some chunky browns lately.

Remember to check those regs and get your license sorted. Tight lines, and I'll catch ya on the water!