Crater Lake Fishing near South Lake Tahoe, California

Crater Lake is a lake located just 14.5 miles from South Lake Tahoe, in Alpine County, in the state of California, United States, near Sorensens, CA. Whether you’re baitcasting, spinning or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Crater Lake.

Join us as we discuss the California Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "1 Brown trout approx. 11-12 inches on a Rapala CD07, original countdown minnow. Released. Caught on..." Trout Creek

  "I tried every lure in my box of tricks. panther martins, super dupers, spoons, rooster tails........." Showers Lake

  "second dam off Mormon Immigrant Caught 2 small largemouth bass..." Jenkinson Lake