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
18
Reviews
2
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

Mississippi John's Guide Service

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(18 reviews)
Oswego
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Trips from US $220

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
Great Day Fishing
Great Day Fishing
Wonderful person and fisherman. I learned a lot and will come back!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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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
Thereโ€™s no guarantees when you go fishing. The water levels were low and the temps were high, not ideal conditions. But John...
Stuart A. recommends Mississippi John's Guide Service
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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.ย  you canโ€™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
Overall

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!
John W. recommends Mississippi John's Guide Service
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Samuel C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful person and fisherman. I learned a lot and will come back!

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Samuel Conzone on September 24, 2025
Wonderful person and fisherman.ย  I will definitely come back
Samuel C. recommends Mississippi John's Guide Service
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Gil J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Half day wade fishing oswego river on March 30, 2025
Gil J. recommends Mississippi John's Guide Service
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