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 92 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
Beautiful 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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Aleksandr V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing

VERIFIED   5hr Shared SEP 7:30 AM Max 5 guests on September 11, 2024
Great trip! With a great team of professionals! We got a lot of wonderful emotions! Thanks guys!
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Melinda B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome!!!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared SEP OCT 1PM on September 30, 2024
Captain James and Justin are incredible!!!!!!
Melinda B. recommends Catch the Best of Tahoeโ€“ Premier Sportfishing
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Robyn M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommend!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared SEP 7AM on July 31, 2024
The crew was great!! We had a fabulous time.
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Emma Z.
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   5 Hour Shared OCT 7:30 on October 14, 2024
Emma Z. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Tim 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   5hr Shared SEP 7:30 AM Max 5 guests on August 19, 2024
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