Does Lake Tahoe have a lot of bears?


Does Lake Tahoe have a lot of bears? The largest of the the Sierra carnivores, the Black Bear is found in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. There are an estimated 25,000 to 35,000 Black Bears in California.


Are there any predators in Lake Tahoe?

The largest of the the Sierra carnivores, the Black Bear is found in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. There are an estimated 25,000 to 35,000 Black Bears in California.


Are there wolves in Lake Tahoe?

In 2017, a 2-year-old female gray wolf made her way down to the Tahoe area, making it the first time a gray wolf was seen around the area. Thanks to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, these wolves are being monitored using GPS collars.