Which character is killed while fishing in Lake Tahoe in The Godfather Part II?

Fredo Corleone is killed while fishing in Lake Tahoe in The Godfather Part II.

Michael Corleone orders the killing after learning that his older brother Fredo was involved in a conspiracy connected to Hyman Roth. Fredo’s betrayal is especially painful because he is Michael’s brother, yet Michael believes the threat to his family and organization cannot be ignored.

The death occurs during a quiet fishing trip at the Corleone compound. Al Neri carries out Michael’s order, shooting Fredo after Fredo finishes reciting a Hail Mary. The scene is deliberately restrained rather than sensational, emphasizing the emotional cost of Michael’s decision.

Fredo had earlier shown insecurity and resentment toward Michael, particularly after being passed over for leadership. His death is often remembered as one of the trilogy’s most tragic moments, because the family conflict turns an intimate relationship into a political calculation.