Lake Tahoe

72 miles of shoreline

Lake Tahoe

6226.53 ft MSL Observed level
Updated
24h change: -0.02 ft
Lake Tahoe water level
30-Day Level Trend Lake Tahoe water level
30d Change: -0.34 ft 7d Change: 0 ft

Lake Tahoe Boat Ramps, Campgrounds & Marinas

Each site below links to the official listing it came from. Ramp closures depend on each ramp's design and the lake level, and most operators don't publish them in real time, so confirm with the operator before you launch.

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Campgrounds listed by Recreation.gov and official park sources
14 Campgrounds

β›Ί Alpine Meadow Campground

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Located close to Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno, Martis has a beautiful, peaceful campground off the beaten path. Martis Creek area features hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and catch and release trout fishing...

β›Ί Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort

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Badger’s Den Campground provides a Lake Tahoe and Camp Richardson Resort experience unlike any other. Featuring beach access, and all the amenities you can think of within walking distance, guests get to bask in...

β›Ί Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort

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Eagles Nest Campground provides a Lake Tahoe and Camp Richardson Resort experience unlike any other. Featuring beach access, and all the amenities you can think of within walking distance, guests get to bask in ...

β›Ί Fallen Leaf Campground

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Fallen Leaf Campground is situated on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake and adjacent to Taylor Creek. The south shore of Lake Tahoe is less than a mile away. The campground features 206 sites that include six ...

β›Ί Goose Meadows

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Goose Meadow Campground is located along the Truckee River adjacent to Highway 89, about half-way between Tahoe City and Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its ...

β›Ί Hope Valley

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Hope Valley Campground is located in its beautiful namesake valley at an elevation of 7,300 feet, just 40 minutes south of Lake Tahoe. Visitors enjoy fishing the West Fork Carson River and exploring local trails...

β›Ί Kaspian Campground

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Kaspian Campground is located in a mature forest of pine trees overlooking the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Campers will be nestled in a sparse forest of pine trees and evergreen shrubs, just minutes from the bright bl...

β›Ί Meeks Bay Resort

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NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ANYWHERE AT THE RESORT! Meeks Bay Resort has a long tradition as a family vacation and holiday retreat. It is located on western shore of the famed Lake Tahoe (Da ow aga), far away from the h...

β›Ί Mount Rose (Nv)

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Mount Rose Campground is conveniently located between Reno and Lake Tahoe just off scenic Mount Rose Highway. Visitors love the campground for its proximity to excellent hiking trails and recreational opportunit...

Parks & Day-Use Areas

Listed by Recreation.gov. Facilities vary; check each park's page for boat launch access.
7 Areas

🌳 Bayview / Inspiration Point Day Use

🌳 Kiva Picnic Area

Kiva picnic area is situated on the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe on Highway 89 approximately three miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Nestled among native pine trees, Kiva picnic area offers a quiet ...

🌳 Lake Tahoe - South Shore

The south shore of Lake Tahoe is located on the California side of the lake with the main access via Highways 50 and 89. The south shore boasts a spectrum of commercial development intermixed with recreational opportunit...

🌳 Lake Tahoe - West Shore

The west shore of Lake Tahoe is located on the California side of the lake. Highway 89 stretches along this side of the lake with access via Highway 50 to the south and Interstate 80 to the north. Recreational opportunit...

🌳 Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Christmas Tree Permit

🌳 Nevada Beach Pavilion

🌳 Valhalla

The Heller Estate, located east of the Pope and Baldwin estates, is known as Valhalla, which means Viking heaven. Valhalla is located on National Forest land and is operated under a special use permit by Valhalla Tahoe (...

Fishing Lake Tahoe

Solunar Fishing Report Β· Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

Solunar RatingFair (2/4)
Best solunar period β€” Moon Overhead 7:16 AM–9:16 AM PST

Waning Crescent (20% illuminated); strongest solunar period: Moon Overhead 7:16 AM–9:16 AM PST; lake at 6226.53 ft, steady over 24 hours.

Minor PeriodMoonrise
1:20 AM – 2:20 AM
Major PeriodMoon Overhead
7:16 AM – 9:16 AM
Minor PeriodMoonset
2:02 PM – 3:02 PM
Major PeriodMoon Underfoot
7:38 PM – 9:38 PM
Sunrise 6:31 AMSunset 4:56 PMMoonrise 1:50 AMMoonset 2:32 PMTimes in PST

The solunar rating follows solunar theory, an angler tradition rather than a measurement. Today's rating reflects a steady lake level. Moon and sun times are calculated for the lake's location; it is not a catch report.

Fishing & Boating Rules

Official Sources

Limits, licenses, and boating requirements change often, and border lakes can have their own rules. Check the current official rules before fishing or boating on Lake Tahoe:

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Copernicus Sentinel-2

Latest Satellite Image of Lake Tahoe

A true-colour image from the most recent low-cloud Sentinel-2 pass over the lake. It shows the lake as it looked on the capture date, not today.

Captured 2026-10-17 (0% cloud cover in scene)
Sentinel-2 true-colour satellite image of Lake Tahoe captured 2026-10-17
10 m/px β€’ Level-2A surface reflectanceOpen full image β†—

Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026, processed via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.

Living Near Lake Tahoe

Shoreline and docks. Shoreline rules on Lake Tahoe are set by the lake's operator. Whether private docks are allowed, and where, depends on that operator's shoreline rules. Before making an offer on waterfront property, confirm with the operator whether a dock permit exists and whether it transfers to a new owner.

Flood pool and easements. Property near the water may carry flowage easements that limit building below a set elevation. Check the deed, a survey and the operator's rules before buying.

Nearby towns. South Lake Tahoe, CA, Tahoe City, CA, Incline Village, NV. Property taxes, utilities, HOA covenants and short-term rental rules vary between towns and counties.

Lakefront Living & Property

Living on Lake Tahoe

Considering a lake cabin, waterfront home, or retirement property on Lake Tahoe? Water levels, dock permits, and flood pool limits all affect waterfront property, so review them before you buy.

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South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Incline Village, NV

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Tahoe City, CA

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Kings Beach, CA

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Truckee, CA

Nearby Lakes

972.06 ft MSL Below normal
Updated
-94.94 ft vs full pool (1067.00 ft) U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Β· checked 2026-11-01
24h change: -0.07 ft
Lake Shasta water level
1039.06 ft MSL Below normal
Updated
Last reading: Nov 2, 2026, 12:00 AM MST (more than 48 hours old)
-189.94 ft vs full pool (1229.00 ft) U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Β· checked 2026-11-01
24h change: 0.13 ft
Lake Mead water level
449.05 ft MSL Below normal
Updated
-0.95 ft vs top of operating range (450.00 ft) U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Β· checked 2026-11-01
24h change: 0.20 ft
Lake Havasu water level
3534.40 ft MSL Below normal
Updated
-165.60 ft vs full pool (3700.00 ft) U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Β· checked 2026-11-01
24h change: 1.10 ft
Lake Powell water level
1289.00 ft MSL Below normal
Updated
-1.00 ft vs full pool (1290.00 ft) U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Β· checked 2026-11-01
24h change: -0.10 ft
Lake Roosevelt water level
2221.42 ft MSL Below normal
Updated
-12.58 ft vs normal pool (2234.00 ft) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (NWDM) Β· checked 2026-11-04
24h change: 0.01 ft
Fort Peck Lake water level
996.50 ft MSL Below normal
Updated
-2.50 ft vs normal pool (999.00 ft) Texas Water Development Board Β· checked 2026-11-04
24h change: -0.07 ft
Possum Kingdom Lake water level
826.58 ft MSL Below normal
Updated
-9.42 ft vs normal pool (836.00 ft) Texas Water Development Board Β· checked 2026-11-04
24h change: -0.04 ft
Lake Bridgeport water level