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Lake Information for Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains of the United States. It is located along the border between California and Nevada, west of Carson City, Nevada. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. Its depth is 1,645 ft (501 m) making it America's second-deepest.
Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the United States, with a maximum depth of 1,645 feet (501 m), trailing only Oregon's Crater Lake at 1,949 ft (594 m).[6] Tahoe is also the 16th deepest lake in the world, and the fifth deepest in average depth. It is about 22 mi (35 km) long and 12 mi (19 km) wide and has 72 mi (116 km) of shoreline and a surface area of 191 square miles (490 km2).
Approximately two-thirds of the shoreline is in California. The south shore is dominated by the lake's largest city, South Lake Tahoe, California, which adjoins the town of Stateline, Nevada, while Tahoe City, California is located on the lake's northwest shore. Although highways run within sight of the lake shore for much of Tahoe's perimeter, many important parts of the shoreline now lie within state parks or are protected by the United States Forest Service.
Lake Tahoe is a major tourist attraction for both California and Nevada. It is home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's economy and reputation. Mountain and lake scenery are attractions throughout the year. The Nevada side also includes large casinos. Highways provide year-round access from Reno, Carson City and Sacramento.
Since the 1960s, the Lake's food web and zooplankton populations have undergone major changes. In 1963–65, opossum shrimp (Mysis relicta) were introduced to enhance the food supply for the introduced Kokanee salmon (Onchorhynchus nerka). The shrimp began feeding on the lake's cladocerans (Daphnia and Bosmina), and their populations virtually disappeared by 1971. The shrimp provide a food resource for salmon and trout, but also compete with juvenile fish for zooplankton. Since the 1970s, the cladoceran populations have somewhat recovered, but not to former levels.
From Tahoe City, on Highway 89; go South 10.5 mi. to Homewood.
Businesses Located Nearby
Boat Rental
- Truckee River Raft Rental
- 185 W River Rd - Tahoe City, CA
- (530) 581-0123
- San Ramon Boat Center
- 1835 N Lake Blvd - Tahoe City, CA
- (530) 583-1130
- Truckee River Rafting
- - Tahoe City, CA
- (530) 583-7238
Vacation Rental
- Lake Tahoe Deluxe Vacation Rentals
- 605 W Lake Blvd - Tahoe City, CA
- (530) 583-1221
- Tahoe Time Vacation Rentals
- 3101 Polaris Rd - Tahoe City, CA
- (530) 583-5522
- Sierra Vacation Rentals & Sales
- Po Box 37 - Carnelian Bay, CA
- (530) 546-8222