Looking for Deep Water to Fish from the Lake Tahoe Shore (NV)

[@brediaable]

WWA my wife and I have really enjoyed watching your vids I actually watch more than she does my daughter lives in Stateline,NV I go there to visit as much as possible but by you posting your videos from all around that area mostly the shoreline ones from chimney beach CAVE Rock SAND Harbor the places I have actually fished from the TAHOE SHORE makes it so exciting to watch because I have really been there but heres the thing I am completely addicted to your channel because you have literly fished every lake river stream mud hole whatever has fish in it around the TAHOE RENO area WWA has slayed the living hell out of the trout in that are so now I can't wait for WWA next video to come out because your a bad ass fisherman and you show everything bait type flies line weight and how to use it I love it you even do some crazy ass hiking or more like mountain climbing to get to the shore line to cast a line.keep up the channel your doing a hell of a job. Thanks Brett

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Right on. Getting to start hiking into the backcountry real soon. I lot of the Eastern Sierra content I have across my channel playlists is somewhat in range of you when you are visiting the state line area depending on how much time you have. I'm preparing to head down that way to create more content as we speak! Thanks for tuning in and I am glad you enjoy my content. Much more coming.

[@jrstickman7736]

Amani, your crazy hard work, enthusiasm and fishing skills are so inspiring. I am 68 years old. Thanks to you, My son and I hiked in to Winnemucca Lake on June 1st. Our first ever hike-in. The lake was about 80% clear with lots of ice sheets moving slowly along the shore. No takers on bait, but I was able to land two absolutely beautiful brookies casting an 1/8 oz Lost Creek jig head with a 2 inch smelt pattern Berkley minnow into what clear water I could find. Thank you so much for your hiking and fishing videos. Please take the time to let your elbow heal completely. We really love following your adventures.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

That sounds awesome! You guys powered in there early! I like that lake. There are nice brookies to be had. The hike isn't bad either, just a lot of up and down. I need to get back there after reading your comment. You inspired me!

[@jrstickman7736]

@@wildernesswithamani1027 Aww, thanks man. Keep on keepin' on!

[@tomd.43]

I second the motion on the Taylor curse. You are a funny guy and good luck fishing.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Thanks. You see something like that and it makes you sick!

[@HookNFire]

That was me and my brother in law on the shore. The first spot u walked by! Love your videos 👍👍👍

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Right on. I went back there yesterday and hit a real nice rainbow fishing for my Patreon. I got revenge for the skunk!

[@stanthefishermaniii5476]

Your videos always help me with new tips for fishing and give me hope that soon I’ll be able to catch another big one soon. I got jumped in Sacramento by three guys who knocked my dad out for trying to direct traffic and

[@stanthefishermaniii5476]

This video is the closest I’ve got to fishing in days . I’m starting to get fish fever especially after seeing you land that nice rainbow .

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

That sucks man. Hope you guys are Ok after that crap.

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

Excellent

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

That place was a little sketchy but the points with deep water that I usually fish are flooded out just enough that it looked like if I made the struggle to get out there I wouldn't have anywhere to set up and fish. When the water drops a little in the fall it should be more manageable. Went to the spot at Logan Shoals where I got skunked the week before and fished for my Patreon the next day. I hit a nice rainbow. That area is way easier to fish!

[@hogwildbowhunter]

Nice to see you out and bait fishing while you give the arm a break to heal. I love eating those big rainbows. Do you have a video showing your technique for filleting the trout? Do you get manny bones? I have been cooking them whole and the meat flakes off and very rarely I get a bone when eating them.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

I rarely get bones. There are tons of videos on You tube for fileting fish I'm sure. Have a really sharp knife and make sure it's a longer one for those big trout. I like to filet them because once the fish reach a certain size cooking it all the way through becomes a hassle. I'm always battling raw meat along the spine! Filets cook quick and even. I'll be having the second half of this fish tonight!

[@stevencole7331]

I wonder if trolling or drifting with a kayak along those shorelines would be effective . I would think so with the success you have seen fishing from shore .

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

If I had a kayak I would like to try drifting a small ball of powerbait at about 20 feet along some of the deep sections with boulders. I'd use a slip sinker with a 5 foot leader so I could probe different depths. I would also try shallow with a split shot. Crickets, grasshoppers, redworms, nightcrawlers all would be on the menu if they were available. Trolling a cast master or spoon behind you would probably work too. I've seen a lot of fish cruising the boulders close to shore. My concern would be the shadow of the kayak spooking trout in the shallower areas. Of course, I just spit out a lot of theory having never been out on anything floating while fishing Lake Tahoe!

[@wayneroberts7852]

Awesome man. Making me crave some fresh fish! I’m a hit it Saturday, not sure where I’m a go but maybe a hike n fish trip.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Right on. I went back to Logan Shoals the next day for my Patreon and hit a nice rainbow. I was fishing near boulders only around a 17 count from the time my 1/2 O/Z sinker hit the water until the bottom. Basically, I went back there to the same spot I got skunked the week before to try to right that ship! I want to start hiking into lakes myself. I'm going to drive down to the Eastern Sierra next week to see what is up with the trails above 10K. Good luck when you go.

[@angelogarciajr5356]

Barbara Eden baby! Amani, I hope you always make a float plan or trip plan and leave it with a responsible person. If you jacked up a leg way down in those boulders, that trip plan could save you. I was a boat operator for the state of ca and it was required for me. Just a good safety procedure when you are always alone way out some wheres. Tight lines.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

My phone works there so I don't worry that much about it and people are always walking by on the trail within shouting distance. When I am in remote areas where none of that is the case, I write an email telling search and rescue where I will likely be found and if my Brother doesn't hear from me by a certain date and time he is supposed to forward that to the sheriff for that jurisdiction. I give them the trailhead where my car would be, what lakes I plan to fish, etc. I have a clip for this on my outdoor safety playlist titled "Make sure you can be found"!

[@angelogarciajr5356]

@@wildernesswithamani1027 You da man. Eventually I will realize there is nothing you dont already know! Glad you have that covered. Fish On

[@truewealth50]

Off the beaten trail! Awesome video thank you Amani ! Nice Bow!!

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Right on. Every now and then I like to show what goes into getting to some of these spots. I'm looking forward to November when the campgrounds at Emerald Bay are closed and I can walk down and chill on that nice sandy beach. For now, it's mountain goat time!

[@shahh.5124]

Amani, I've caught few trout of that size from NV side as well. Not sure, maybe it's me, but I feel that size trout from Tahoe isn't as tasteful as other trout on rivers. The much bigger trout from Lake Tahoe, which it's meat is super red are very tasty though.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

I love the meat of the rainbows I get above 16"-17". I have a few videos from Tahoe on my 'lakes and reservoirs' playlist where I show the filets from trout in the 20"+ class and the meat is always dark reddish/pink. I guess it's a personal preference thing. It's fine for me. I don't keep fish in rivers any longer to help keep the quality of trout in them high. Again, just my personal preference.

[@charlottewendt1643]

Good curse on the Taylor’s that spot looks really tough to get to but a saw a nice rock to sleep on do you sink your fish before eating great video thanks

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

I hope the curse hit's it's mark! No, I like to fry the skin side up crispy.

[@scottbeutel3995]

nice fish!

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

It's so nice when you get that early fish in the net. You can bet that if I didn't. I'd be out there battling waves!

[@paulmaas9196]

Looks like a fun adventure

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Getting down to the water and finding a reasonable place to fish from shore at Tahoe often is!

[@davejones5728]

Bro you are the man!!! Even with hurt arm you are producing. Congrats on a quick hookup, always nice after a good hike. I was inspired by your videos and went to Tahoe back in February. Ended up fishing sand harbor and cave rock as all there were so many signs that said no parking. I don’t know they area well so I don’t know where you can or not park. I don’t mind the king hikes, I just want to respect the locals & law authority. Do you have any info on your playlist on possible parking? Thought I’d ask as I would eventually love to land my first Tahoe fish. It’s a couple hr drive for me but the scenery is well worth it. Thanks again for the awesome videos 🙏👍🏾🎣

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

February can be tough. If the snow isn't bad on the roads there are turnouts on the hill above Sand Harbor that are made for parking. Problem is, if there is snow and ice on the steep hill down I wouldn't do it. You can start sliding and never stop. Logan Shoals is a good spot but again, it depends on what the trail down looks like. I have that clip where I hit two big rainbows off the rocks at the end of the beach at Sand Harbor inside of a half hour. How I play it. I don't park in turnouts that aren't huge while it's snowing and snow removal equipment is operating. There is a real easy cold weather spot to fish off the 89 on the California side but it is real hard to secure your rod in the large pebble beach. I have a couple clips for that spot on my lakes and reservoirs playlist. It is my understanding that either State License is valid on the lake but I would encourage you to confirm that before you head out. I have a license for both so I don't worry about it. It's in the special regulation section of the Nevada reg guide and it's in the "licensing" section of the California reg guide. You would need the 2nd rod designation to use two rods in California like I do. With that said, all of the spots I fish in Tahoe clips on my 'lakes and reservoirs' playlist in both States should be good to go in some way, shape, or form. Hope that helps.

[@atlrbls]

you should try walker lake. the one that is a hike in near parker lake and june lake loop. it has some massive brown trout.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Right on. Sounds interesting. I've heard of it and planned to go there when I first moved to Reno but the trip didn't pan out. Maybe this will be the year. I'm going to test out my arm in the Eastern Sierra next week so hopefully that goes well. I mostly want to see what the snow situation is above 10K so I can plan to start hiking into the backcountry.

[@mikenorris4766]

Hey Amani, I was wondering on a day of fishing the boulders, how many times do the rocks keep your rigs. Every time I try near chimney the lake eats my lead. I have had a lot of luck at logans before July 4 but now it seems a bit too busy, I even drop my lines in by 5am

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

I don't get snagged a lot. If I am reeling in, I hold my rod over my head and start reeling as fast as I can from the start. No pulling it a little, no testing the bottom, just full speed reeling with the highest rod tip possible from the word go! I might try a July run and seek out deep water to see if it's any good. I mostly like to fish this lake when it's cold.

[@pckrawler]

If you haven't been to Jackson Meadows res.. so full the truck parking next to the ramp is under water..

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

I went there the last week of may and it was pretty full. Sounds like it came up more. Last trip I got the smallest trout in the 3 or 4 times I was out there filming content but it was fun. A lot of the reservoirs I've been fishing lately are way up. Beardsley, icehouse, a lot of full lakes. I have clips for all of it on my 'lakes and reservoirs playlist if you haven't seen them are interested.

[@troutslayerguide]

We should try to get you on the Boat.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Right on. Boat isn't pout of the question. I kind of like chilling on the rocks or some of the beaches I fish. I went back to Logan Shoals yesterday to fish for my Patreon and I hit a nice rainbow. It is way easier to get around down there than it is here. I'm just not sure the fishing is as good over all.

[@troutslayerguide]

@@wildernesswithamani1027 Awesome well just let me know if you wanted to try and do a collaboration. We can schedule you a time to get out on the boat. You can not beat the shoreline views and experiences.

[@stanthefishermaniii5476]

I can’t believe your able to leave that early . When I’m at Tahoe it’s hard for me to leave when the suns going down . My girlfriend has to remind me That she doesn’t want get locked in and spend the night on a rock.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Right on. In the winter I don't worry about getting there too early. This time of year, I want to get out before there is a lot of activity on the lake that might make the trout weary and the the roads are lined bumper to bumper with cars!

[@angelogarciajr5356]

The Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex in Gardnerville, Nevada, began stocking 100,000 catchable, Lahontan cutthroat trout into Lake Tahoe June 1 and will continue stocking throughout the summer

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

That's good news.

[@CC_Marauder]

Thought you were going to nurse that arm for at least a weak. Good for you AND us.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

I'm nursing it. I just can't do any repetitive casting. I'm hoping it is better next week because I want to do a scouting mission to the Eastern Sierra to see what the trails into the backcountry above 10K are doing in terms of snow.

[@FishFarts4Dinner]

I was just down there last weekend trying to recreate your success from last time. I actually ran into another one of your subscribers who was going there for the same reason with worms and powerbait. None for me in the hour and a half I fished but still happy to know of a good spot like this. Love your videos, you’re the man.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Right on. Just call it your scouting mission. You'll get one next time.

[@fishingparadisecalifornia7764]

I spent and entire 3 day weekend fishing Tahoe as a kid for a big skunk... It's been 20+ years . Still won't give it a try. I enjoy watching your success though bro.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

I usually like to hit it when it's cold. There are a lot of good fish to be had there. I grew up in NorCal and fished all around it my whole life but never actually fished in it because, for some reason, I assumed fishing from shore was no good. Tried it for the first time a couple years ago and never looked back.

[@jeddzizileuskas6799]

Are you fishing this week?

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Just 2 days. I fished this clip Monday and fished Lake Tahoe at Logan Shoals for Wilderness with Amani Patreon on Tuesday. Got another nice rainbow. I'm resting my arm today and it's back to work.

[@justindoolan8236]

Amani go to Alaska and fish on the Russia River for trout!

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Maybe some day. That is so far outside of my operating budget in terms of money and time off work right now the only way I'm going there is in a dream!

[@707SLAYER]

Logan sholes is a hit or miss kind of spot ....

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

It really is. I was just bent because the spot I was at looked so good with the boulder situation. This fish hit before I was even set up. No warning, just a doubled over rod!

[@Capital-Idea]

Barbara Eden would be proud of ya'...

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

When ever I make those old school references I'm not sure how much of my audience will even know what the heck I'm talking about! Who cares, I'll keep spouting them out for those of us who get it!

[@charlottewendt1643]

I meant skin them before cooking

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

I like to the skin on rainbows but Mackinaw are one fish people tell me I should skin. I ate the skin the first time I ate one of those and it was a bit fishy. These big rainbows cook up like Salmon.

[@robertsandner5904]

If you ever want to fish for halibut or salmon Out of the Bay Area let me know I’ll take you out.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Thanks man. I don't get out that way much these days but I grew up in San Mateo. Used to go out with my friends mom in her Boston Whaler ages ago to fish for salmon and rockfish off Pacifica and Halfmoon bay. Sometimes I would get sea sick, sometimes I wouldn't! Who knows, maybe some day I'll head your way. Next stop, Eastern Sierra. I need to see what the snow is like on trails above 10K.

[@quintinosborn3412]

Be careful bait like worms or power bait is illegal In Tahoe it must be artificial lures

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Based on the listing for Lake Tahoe in the special regulation section in the fish and Wildlife regulation guides for Nevada and California that simply isn't the case. Lake Tahoe Tributaries up to the first lake in California are artificial /barbless with a short season but other than that I am not sure what you are referencing.