Boating on Lake Tahoe, located on the California and Nevada border in Northern California, is one of the most unique boating experiences in the world. This pristine mountain lake is perfect for just about any kind of boat, from kayak to ultra speed boat, and the scenery is bar none some of the best lake scenery on the planet.

The lake's shores are surrounding by tall, fragrant pine trees, gigantic boulders, and sandy, relaxing beaches.

Looking for boat charters? There are many to choose from at the small ports that dot Lake Tahoe's shores. You can charter everything from a paddle boat to a large fishing cruiser, and everything in between.

Fishing is great on the lake, you can find Kokanee and sockeye salmon, rainbow trout, and mackinaw, and for most fishing, boating is the way to go, shore fishing is slower and not allowed in some areas.

Lake Tahoe is the highest alpine lake in the world, and one of the deepest, so any type of boating on the lake is an exceptional experience.

If chartering isn't your cup of tea, try one of the many cruises on the lake. You can find dinner, brunch, and sunset cruises on a variety of different boats, from catamarans to old-fashioned paddlewheelers. Many of these scenic cruises take you to spots you could never view from the shoreline, so they're worth investigating when you visit Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe is home of some of the world's most classic boats, too. Every August, the Tahoe Yacht Club celebrates the golden age of wooden boats with a festival that draws these classic creations from the 1920s through modern day wonders.

These beautiful, elegantly crafted speedboats are on display for the public, and many take trips around Tahoe's blue-green waters, as well.

Bring your dory, sailboat, or cabin cruiser, and see just why Tahoe, the gem of the Sierra, is such a delight for everything from yachts to dinghies.