Elizabeth Williams Park
Tahoe City, CA
Elizabeth Williams Park is a small lakefront park on the West Shore about four miles south of Tahoe City, just north of Kaspian Campground on Highway 89. The Tahoe City Public Utility District keeps it simple, with picnic tables and barbecues. Anglers know it as a reliable place to cast from shore.
A quiet place to fish or grill, though it's small and easy to drive past.
How we score beachesShore anglers come early in the morning before boat traffic picks up. Check current California fishing license rules first.
Limited parking off Highway 89.
A short walk from the road to the shoreline.
Spring and fall are the favorite fishing seasons, while summer brings picnickers to the grills.
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