About Double Down Guide Service
Double Down Guide Service is a year-round fishing charter and scenic tour operator on Lake Tahoe, launched out of the Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe. They have built a reputation as one of the lake's premier personalized fishing experiences, tailoring every trip to the specific group rather than running cookie-cutter outings.
Their charter options include mackinaw (lake trout) fishing trips, kokanee salmon runs in late summer, and trophy brown trout hunts near river inflows. Each trip is fully equipped with rods, reels, tackle, and bait — guests just show up. They also offer scenic cruises and sunset tours for groups who want to experience Tahoe's beauty from the water without a fishing focus. Trips accommodate small groups, keeping the experience intimate and flexible.
Double Down's edge is the guide's commitment to putting clients on fish, period. Their captain treats every charter like a personal mission, adjusting tactics and locations based on real-time conditions rather than running the same route daily. The result is a string of glowing reviews and a loyal base of returning anglers who book months in advance. For visitors who want more than a generic charter, this is the outfit to call.
