The clarity of Lake Tahoe waters has left visitors breathless for decades, and things are no different at the group of beautiful beaches that ring the lake. Each beach has characteristics all its own, whether it´s a tight cove of jutting granite or a place of lazy, lapping waters nudging up to a broad expanse of sand. Listed below are links to info about the main beaches in the South Lake Tahoe area; of course, there are also many fine beaches in the northern stretches too. Regardless of where you dive in, swimming in the crystal waters of impossibly deep Lake Tahoe.

Round Hill Pines

Nevada Beach

Pop Beach

Camp Rich

Kiva Beach

Baldwin Beach

DL Bliss

Meeks Bay

Whether you bring your own, or you rent one from one of the many friendly local rental services, boating in Tahoe is a singular pleasure. The endlessly clear, calm waters and the striking mountain vistas combine for a delightful aquatic experience and the water sport opportunities are legendary. That´s made all the better by all the places you can dock and enjoy some land-lubbing activities too. Below are some of the sites from which you can launch your craft as well as rent one, and sporting equipment as well.

But if you're of a mind to let someone else do all the work while you indulge in great sights, great food, and perhaps some live music and dancing, a chartered cruise is probably the thing for you. The second table below list a few of the available cruises out of South Lake.

You're not likely to go away disappointed if you're fishing in Lake Tahoe or in many of the areas beautiful streams. And even if an hour or two goes by without a bite, who cares? You're in one of the most beautiful spots in the world. But going biteless is not likely in the lake, because it's filled with all fashion of good catch, and the local streams have trout a plenty. Below is a chart listing a few fishing charters and guides to help you land the big one.