Captain
John Brooks

Member since September 2023 Oswego, United States
Background
A bank-based guide out of Oswego, New York. Dead set on catching Salmon and Steelhead the right way.
Techniques
Float fishing and plugging for salmon and steelhead

Hey, I'm Captain John Brooks

Oswego, United States
Background
A bank-based guide out of Oswego, New York. Dead set on catching Salmon and Steelhead the right way.
Techniques
Float fishing and plugging for salmon and steelhead
20
Reviews
3
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Mississippi John's Guide Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(20 reviews)
Oswego
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $175

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
one of the best trip ive had
Great Day Fishing
Great Day Fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Alexander T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very good trip.

VERIFIED   NEW  Warm water boat fishing!!! on July 25, 2026
John was a great guide! We had a fantastic fishing trip and really enjoyed our time on the water. Highly recommend, and we’d...
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Mark L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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One of the best trip ive had

VERIFIED   Float fishing the oswego river boat on March 21, 2026
great time john was great we got fish. john wouldn’t quit great guide
Mark L. recommends Mississippi John's Guide Service
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Stuart A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lucky Day

VERIFIED   Half day wade fishing oswego river on September 30, 2025
There’s no guarantees when you go fishing. The water levels were low and the temps were high, not ideal conditions. But John...
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George D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best and most knowledgeable fishing guide

VERIFIED   Float fishing the walls of oswego on October 2, 2025
Mississippi John is extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and loves his craft.  you can’t find a more capable and gentleman...
George D. recommends Mississippi John's Guide Service
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John W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day Fishing

VERIFIED   Plug fishing with the boat on October 9, 2025
Even though it was an extra windy day, John was able to put us on fish!
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