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Mosquitoes These pesky little critters are usually a problem from mid-June through mid-July throughout the Tahoe area. The timing of their emergence from the shadows of spring, however, depends on the quantity of precipitation that arrived during winter and how quickly the snowpack melts. Mosquitoes are active at dusk and dawn and are prevalent in shady forest areas, as well as in and near meadows, along a lakeshore, near creeks, and near any body of standing water or moist area. They especially like small, shallow bodies of water where they breed. To avoid mosquitoes, either pack a lot of insect repellent (or lemon eucalyptus), take to a granite mountain or ridgetop area, or pray for wind.

Fish

Fish have not been seen recently on the Tahoe Rim Trail, but there are some in the streams and lakes that you might pass. Here are the few to look out for:

Brook Trout Not a true trout, but a char, its lighter colored spots on a dark green-gray background distinguish the brook. It also has a yellow- to ruddy-colored underbelly. It can be found in any Sierra water source, but is especially common in small creeks and streams.