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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 90 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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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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Stan R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our trip was great, captain Sammy was professional, yet friendly and so helpful! The boat was kept clean the entire time. We...
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Roger H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Great time on the lake

VERIFIED   4 Hour Shared SEP/OCT 1PM on September 20, 2025
Our captain, Anthony, was friendly and accommodating. This was a family trip with three generations attending. The crew was...
Roger H. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Steve P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Shared SEP/OCT 1PM on October 20, 2025
Capt Bobby and Dawson were great! very helpful and knowledgeable.ย  It was a beautiful day on Lake Tahoe and we all had a great...
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Frank V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Perfect day on the Lake!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Shared JUN/SEP1 6AM on July 17, 2025
Captain James and Channing were Awesome! Went out with my Family watching the sunrise on the lake hoping to catch some...
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Chad K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Lake Tahoe Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Private Trip SEP OCT(1PM) on October 15, 2025
We had an awesome time with the Captain Zach and deck hand Nate. Caught plenty of fish for supper at MacDuffs Pub! Will definitely...
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