Howdy there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Tahoe fishing report for Monday, May 12th, 2025.

We're looking at another gorgeous day on the big blue. The water's warming up nicely as we push deeper into May, which has those fish getting more active by the day. Temperatures should climb into the high 60s by afternoon with light winds from the southwest picking up around midday – just perfect for a day on the water.

The Kokanee action has been heating up something fierce this past week. Folks have been averaging about 3-5 fish per rod, with most catches coming at depths between 50 to 75 feet. Wedding rings behind a Tahoe Trolling Flasher are still the hot ticket – you can grab those at Tahoe Bait and Tackle if you're running low.

Mackinaw fishing remains solid, especially if you're out early. Several nice catches were reported last week, with some real beauties in the mix. If you're chasing these lake trout, work the deeper waters and don't be afraid to mix up your presentation a bit.

Rainbow and brown trout are biting both deep and shallow, depending on the time of day. Charter captains have been reporting good success in the early mornings and late afternoons when the light's not so harsh.

Water temperatures are holding steady in the high 40s, which has been keeping the trout nice and active. Clarity is excellent right now – you can see down a good 20 feet in most spots.

For you shore anglers, try PowerBait or night crawlers near the dam areas. If you're trolling, flashers with small Rapalas have been producing consistently.

As for hot spots, the east shore has been particularly productive for Mackinaw, especially off the deeper points. For Kokanee, focus on the main body of the lake, particularly near the dam. The west side inlets are firing up for rainbow action too.

Sunrise today was at 5:52 AM, with sunset coming at 7:56 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get those lines wet.

No tidal report needed for our mountain lake, of course – that's one less thing to worry about up here at elevation!

Remember, a light touch and patience are your best tools on Tahoe. The fish are there, but they can be finicky with our crystal-clear waters.

That's all for today's report. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and bent rods to ya until next time!