Tahoe Tessie
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Sub grouping | Lake monster | 
| Similar entities | Loch Ness Monster, Bear Lake Monster, Ogopogo | 
| Folklore | Tahoe Tessie | 
| Origin | |
| Country | United States | 
| Region | Lake Tahoe, California, Nevada | 
| Habitat | Water | 
| Details | Large, serpent-like creature with smooth skin, often described as gray or turquoise. | 
Tahoe Tessie is a cryptid said to inhabit the depths of Lake Tahoe, a lake that straddles the border between California and Nevada. Reports of Tessie date back to the mid-19th century, and over time, the creature has become a well-known part of local folklore.