Charter Operator
Tahoe Sportfishing

Member since July 2024 South Lake Tahoe, United States
Background
Dean Lockwood was the original owner and John Shearer began working for him as a fishing deckhand in 1990. Dean taught Captain John the ways to fish in Lake Tahoe. Captain John and his wife Shannon later purchased the company in 1997.
Techniques
The crew will demonstrate techniques such as trolling, jigging, and mooching.

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South Lake Tahoe, United States
Background
Dean Lockwood was the original owner and John Shearer began working for him as a fishing deckhand in 1990. Dean taught Captain John the ways to fish in Lake Tahoe. Captain John and his wife Shannon later purchased the company in 1997.
Techniques
The crew will demonstrate techniques such as trolling, jigging, and mooching.
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
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Boat
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Overall trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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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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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Shared JUN/SEP 12PM on July 27, 2025
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Nate W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   5 Hour Shared JUN/SEP1 6AM on July 18, 2025
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Robert C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing captain and crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Private TripJUN-SEP 1 12PM on June 8, 2025
We had a great day. Captain James was outstanding and deck mate Channing was incredibly helpful to our group of 6.ย  We will...
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Jim G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 HOUR PRIVATE APR/MAY 7AM on May 21, 2025
First time fishing on Lake Tahoe. Cast. and crew were great and very attentive to any needs or requests. 17 mountain trout...
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Eric B.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Overall trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 HOUR SHARED NOV/FEB 8AM on December 14, 2025
This was a great trip. The captain and were welcoming, interacting, and knowledgeable. It made for a great experience.
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