Lake Tahoe Residents Deal With Rat Infestation Amid Growing Outbreak Some locals are saying things have been this bad in nearly 20 years. ET Source: Doncoombez/UnsplashWhile the movie Ratatouille may have painted rats in a lovable (and even helpful) light, residents in one Lake Tahoe town are having a completely different experience with the rodents. That's because the North Tahoe area are seeing a rise in rodent activity in 2025, and it's causing a big stir with both residents and renters alike. Source: David Farkas/UnsplashArticle continues below advertisementLake Tahoe is experiencing a rat outbreak. According to SF Gate, Lake Tahoe is closing out the summer 2025 with a rat infestation.