This is my second visit here. Photos are from that previous visit…read more This is a bit off the beaten path, but is very much following the winding road to get to it. There is plenty of parking, bathrooms and paths and signage to help you find your way. There is a primary dirt path that makes a large mile long loop through the main park area. The history of the area is very interesting. During the week, you feel like you have the park to yourself. I imagine it gets quite busy during the summer and on weekends. A very nice park, free admission (your tax dollars at work) spectacular views of the mountains, and a great way to learn about the history of the area.

We saw on YouTube that you could come here and pick up a crystal that are supposed to be just…read morelaying on the ground. While it's a great park offering an easy stroll, there were no crystals. Meh. Today I learned you can't believe every documentary on YouTube. Otherwise, a sweet spot to stop and stretch your legs, bathroom stop and have a snack.

Lovely walkable Truckee river walk. Very walkable. Very beautiful, free parking in lot a little…read morebefore the river. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Reno and make some wonderful memories with family. 5 stars!

What a wonderful experience. A little sliver of hiking, fishing and enjoying wildlife...here in…read moretown! Crazy that we never knew about this; thankful we discovered it when we did. This beautiful area along the Truckee River only spans a few blocks but the path is a lovely 3.5 mile hike. There's plenty to do. From hiking/walking and biking to arts and entertainment such as music festivals, museums and art galleries. You'll even discover cafes, bistros and shopping along the way. Did I mention Wine walks? Got your attention now!

14 years with Tahoe Sport Fishing. Once again amazing on 4/30/2026. Folks, beautiful lake, great…read moreservice all around, have a cold one or your preference and sit back and enjoy. Request Captain Bobby, no BS, the BEST. With all the aforementioned wins...... you may just catch some fish. Yesterday, we got 22! Yup, nailed it. After the great experience, go to Elements, present your fish, they will take care of you 100%. Amazing service and our fresh caught fish was 2nd to none. Sorry, not sorry McDuffs. I'm graying in the beard so I'm not quite sure how another review will post but I'm hitting it. Bobby, the boyz and I will see you next year for 15 years with Tahoe Sport Fishing. Best regards, Brian , Max, Todd, Ryan, and Ivan.

An epic day out on the water. Capt Cesar was great and very knowledgeable. The kids had an absolute…read moreblast and we scored 4 huge trout! A great experience overall

I would say that this place is a spot where fisherman would call "Paradise" It is very easy to…read morecatch catfish when using a bobber and night crawlers. Trout I would recommend powerbait and will be a bit more challenging to catch. All the fish tastes great here, just watch out for wildlife. We saw a bear and encountered a wolf here!

Small fishing pond for kids. Only kids are allowed to fish here. Great for beginersread more

Independence Lake is a beautiful glacier-cut lake located less than an hour's drive from Truckee…read more Here, you can borrow one of the small fleet of kayaks and fishing boats ~after first filling out a registration waiver~. No outside watercraft are allowed! This is to protect and preserve the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout that are native to this habitat. Outside watercraft are risky because they may unknowingly transport foreign mollusks that are detrimental to the health of the trout living there. If fishing waders are used, there is a wader scrubbing/washing station located at the registration area. There are Nature Conservancy staff people on site if you have further questions. I found them informative and helpful. The loaner kayaks are located to the left side of the lake. The ones on the right side are for staff members. Every other week, ~only~ the kayaks are allowed out. Call to check the calendar schedule to avoid disappointment if you want to use one of the motorized boats. They require a motorized boater's card {available online at https://www.boat-ed.com/california/) There are single person and tandem person sit-on-top kayaks available. after 8AM Thursdays through Sundays. Loaner PFDs are also available in standard sizes. I recommend getting there early morning after opening while the water is calm. I was told that later in the day, the wind can pick up. This makes paddling a kayak to get backk across a lot more difficult. You may fish using barbless hooks. Only artificial lures are permitted. All trout caught must be released. Kokanee salmon are an invasive species here. Fishermen are allowed to keep those. Limit 5 per day, or 10 per trip, total. No live bait. There is no overnight camping on the Conservancy's grounds. There are campgrounds at nearby Webber Lake and Lake of the Woods.

Independence Lake Preserve is an amazing place to enjoy the high Sierras. The best part is the free…read morekayaks that are available to anyone who signs a waiver. How cool and inclusive is that? You get to Independence Lake Preserve from highway 80 by heading north on 89 and then turning L at the "Little Truckee Summit OHV/Snowmobile" area, which is on a road labeled "07." It's the turn you'd take if you wanted to go to the Mt. Lola trailhead or Webber Lake Campground, which are also nearby. You'll need an offroad capable vehicle to make it over a water crossing and two miles of rocky road. There are lots of signs that explain that no watercraft are allowed, because Independence Lake is one of the two places in the world with a wild, self-sustaining lake population of Lahontan cutthroat trout. That's why they care so much about not letting folks put their own watercraft on the lake: they might unintentionally introduce invasive species. When we pulled up (with a canoe on our Jeep: we didn't know the rules beforehand), a ranger came out to verbally explain things to us and to let us know about the free kayaks to use. I was pleasantly surprised that there were not a lot of bugs out in July 2022. The last time we were in this area, which was maybe July three years ago, there were so, so, so many bugs. We came armed with bug spray but didn't need it! There are hiking trails around the preserve as well. The lake is large and beautiful, and the view of Mt. Lola is spectacular.

If you always dreamed of the ultimate Sportfishing Charter? Wonder no more: Tahoe Sport Fishing…read moreCharters has you covered. Based out of Tahoe City, California they start from July through September, fishing a range of exciting and delicious fish like rainbow trout mackinaw. "What an incredible fishing trip we always have with Captain Chris every year! From start to finish, our experience with this fishing charter was top-notch*****. Thank you Captain Chris we love you and you are part of our family forever."

Went to Lake Tahoe last year early June after graduating college and fishing was definitely the…read morehighlight of my trip. Chris was so amazing to work with! He was kind, informative, and overall just a great guy! I have recommended him to all my friends who want to try fishing in Lake Tahoe.

Went out on our third trip with Captain Danny this weekend. He's a true professional and an…read moreabsolute pleasure to fish with. This time we brought all the kids and a minute after wetting a line we were into fish once again. Can't say enough about Captain Danny and his charter service. I would highly recommend it to any group from a family outing to the most experienced fishermen looking to explore the Lake Tahoe fishery. Thank you so much, Danny. Can't wait until our next visit!!

Danny is the best. We had a blast and caught a ton of fish. Can't wait to get back out thereread more

If you're in town and want to be out on the lake or fish, or both, booking a trip on the Professor…read more(boat name) is the way to go. It's a private charter on a really cool boat that has a deck, bathroom, and plenty of room for up to 7. I found these guys on Groupon and went for it. Booked a family trip that lasted 4 hours in the afternoon. We were led by just one guy, Captain Andrew and the man is amazing at what he does and super cool to hangout! He's fished out at the lake for over a decade and really knows his stuff, where the spots are to find the fish, and how to work with kids and families. He taught techniques on fishing and what to look for when you know you've caught something. I really admire how hard working Andrew is and the love he has for what he does, it made the experience for me a lot better. The experience really was A+ with Andrew taking care of us. He provided coffee, donuts, water, soda and beer. Everyone in our group caught multiple fish, nobody came home empty handed due to Andrew's expertise on the lake. He was even nice enough to gut and fillet all the fish we caught. Please don't hesitate to go on a charter with Andrew if you're looking to go fish in Lake Tahoe!

Captain Andrew did a great job. We really enjoyed our time on the lake and caught lot's of fishread more

Booked Aden recently to float the Truckee. I dont like giving up fishing secrets and Aden is a new…read morefishing secret. Very personable, enjoyable day, lots of fish. We are going to fish with him again. I cant give a better review than that, as I dont repeat with poor guides. Unfortunately I have experienced a few. Aden is not one of those. Good guy.

Went to visit this guys to get back into fly fishing. I was willing to drastically upgrade my set…read moreup, which was outdated. They didn't upsell and really focused on what I really needed. All at fair price. Their knowledge is worth every dime.