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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
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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Michele S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Would book again

VERIFIED   4 Hour Shared NOV/MAR 12:30 on March 11, 2025
Great crew. They worked really hard to ensure everyone had a good experience. We caught several fish even on a cold and windy...
Michele S. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Adolfo C. J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing experience.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Shared NOV/MAR 12:30 on March 27, 2025
Iโ€™m new to fishing. The crew was really informative and patient with us and was a great experience.
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Kristina C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   5 HOUR Private Trip OCT 7.30AM on October 3, 2025
Kristina C. recommends Catch the Best of Tahoeโ€“ Premier Sportfishing
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Stephen C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Shared JUN/SEP 12PM on July 31, 2025
Stephen C. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Ira Y.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 HOUR PRIVATE JUN/SEP1 6AM on July 23, 2025
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