Open Boat and Private Charters Available
Departs from Roundhill Pines
The Professor was custom designed and built by Armstrong Consolidated Incorporated in Port Townsend, Washington specifically for chartering Lake Tahoe. With twin Mercury Verados the boat has 710Hp and is one of the fastest charter boats in its class on the west coast. The Professor is one of the few boats on Lake Tahoe that is Coast Guard Inspected to carry more than 6 passengers. The Professor is currently rated for 12 passengers plus 2 crew. Unlike other boats on Lake Tahoe, the boat is licensed to fish on both the California and Nevada side of Lake Tahoe.
Open Boat and Private Charters Available
Departs from Camp Richardson
The 28 foot “Guiding Principal” is Lake Tahoe’s best boat for your next fishing excursion. The boat is powered by two 150 HP motors that push the boat a comfortable 30 MPH cruising speed.
The Principal has all the tackle you need for jigging, trolling or drifting live minnows.
With a large cabin with seating for 5 this boat has something for everyone. Catch fish in style and book the Guiding Principal.
Nor-Cal Charters currently maintains several high performance-fishing vessels for the purpose of creating the ultimate fishing charter experience. Our boats are equipped with large bait tanks and all the gear necessary to troll, jig, drift or mooch depending on what is producing the most fish at that time.
Because we focus on small groups of 1-6 per boat, we can easily change the style or species of fishing within minutes. The most abundant species on the lake is the Mackinaw, also known as lake trout or lakers and can be caught year round and congregate in schools on sandy shelfs. The Kokanee which is a land-locked Sockeye salmon, can be caught June-October. The Rainbow and Brown Trout are a common occurrence on our boats and are usually caught during Kokanee fishing, but occasionally get caught on jigs and live bait.
With 70 feet of clarity and the 40-70 degree changes in surface temperature, beautiful Lake Tahoe is 22 miles long and 12 miles across and maintains an average depth of approximately 1,000 feet. Sitting 1.2 miles above sea, Lake Tahoe is the second deepest alpine lake in the country and the tenth deepest in the world.
To provide Lake Tahoe anglers with once-in-a-lifetime fishing trips.
Here at Nor-Cal Charters, our guides believe in sustainable, enjoyable fishing to provide the community and vacationers with experiences and stories to last a lifetime. We select equipment and hire qualified staff with the goal of creating the best Lake Tahoe charter experience. Whether you are an experienced salty dog looking to get on some fish, or a fist timer wanting to learn about fishing, we are the company for you.
Maverick, a Tahoe native, is one of Nor-Cal Charters founding members. He eats, sleeps, and drinks fishing and has been voted Tahoe’s best fishing dog 4 years running. His favorite food is anything left on the boats, and he enjoys back country dog sledding.
Andrew Lubrano has been captaining for 10 years and has 15 years of commercial Tahoe charter fishing experience. His favorite fishing is albacore tuna out of Half Moon Bay and Kokanee salmon fishing on Lake Tahoe. He loves this job because of the people and the addictive qualities of competing with other charter boats on Lake Tahoe. He holds an AA in business from Lake Tahoe Community College, BA in Finance and Economics from Sierra Nevada College and a Master’s in Education form Sierra Nevada University. Andrew is also a Nevada Master Guide for over five years and holds a 50-ton Captains License from the United States Coast Guard.
Mikey Peterson has been fishing for 15 years commercially and had years of experience running his own charter company out of Key West Florida. Mikey’s favorite fishing is for Grouper and Mackinaw Lake Trout. In addition to his captains license, pilots license and 4 year degree, Mikey is also very knowledge in Lake Tahoe trivia. On his days off he enjoys walks on the beach and cleaning captains Andrew’s boat.
Kelsey is the full time deckhand of the Gatsby. The only passion that runs greater than the fear she instills in Salmon and Trout, is the appreciation of our customers who always mention how great she is. Kelsey will show you the ways of fishing Lake Tahoe and help make memories of a lifetime. Kelsey enjoys spending her time off studying at the local college and working at the ice rink. She is and expert at baiting, entertaining, and not filling out the bio on her new employee packet. Her other hobbies include hiking, ice skating, and washing captain Andrews’ boat.
Captain Tim has over 25 years of experience fishing Lake Tahoe. The biggest fish Captain Tim has ever landed was a 20lbs Mackinaw he caught himself. He does this job because he enjoys teaching people about the lake and our fishery. Tim’s favorite beer is Budweiser and he enjoys every part of the job except having to clean up after commodore Maverick.
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