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Top 3 places to watch wildlife at Lake Tahoe

Three places to start with, picked from the 7 in our wildlife watching guide. Open a box for the details.

  1. Number 1: Taylor Creek Visitor CenterSouth ShoreThe October kokanee salmon run, with bears and eagles, from a viewing platform.
    • October kokanee salmon run
    • Bears & eagles
    • Viewing platform
    • Free

    Full detailsSee its pin on the mapMore on fs.usda.gov (opens in a new tab)

  2. Number 2: Spooner Lake WildlifeEast ShoreOsprey, waterfowl and mule deer on a 2-mile loop.
    • Osprey
    • Waterfowl
    • Mule deer
    • 2mi interpretive loop

    Full detailsSee its pin on the mapMore on parks.nv.gov (opens in a new tab)

  3. Number 3: Eagle Point — Osprey ZoneWest ShoreA bald eagle nesting area, best in spring.
    • Bald eagle nesting area
    • Osprey fishing
    • Spring best

    Full detailsSee its pin on the map

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