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.
Our Team
Zach S.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(64 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe
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Trips from US $180
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(25 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe
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Trips from US $1,680
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe
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Trips from US $2,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (102)
Overall trip
Beautiful Trip
Beautiful Trip
+99
Angler rating
81
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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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Brandi B.
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   4 Hour Shared JUN/SEP 12PM on July 21, 2025
Brandi B. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Lindsey S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   4 HOUR PRIVATE APR/MAY 1PM on May 11, 2025
Friendly & fun- even in the wind!
Lindsey S. recommends Catch the Best of Tahoeโ€“ Premier Sportfishing
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Steve C.
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 Private Trip JUN-SEP 1 6AM on June 17, 2025
Steve C. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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James S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   5 Hour Shared APR/MAY 7AM on April 24, 2025
James S. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Andre B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Shared APR/MAY 7AM on April 24, 2025
Andre B. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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