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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4.9 / 5
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4.9 / 5
(10 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Wonderful opportunity!
Great Early May trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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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

Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr Shared NOVMAR 12.30Max 5 guest on December 11, 2024
Our captain James was awesome.ย  He obviously knew what he was doing and also was very personable. The fishing was...
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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   NEW  4HR SHARED APR-MAY 1pm Max 5 guests on May 11, 2025
Friendly & fun- even in the wind!
Lindsey S. recommends Catch the Best of Tahoeโ€“ Premier Sportfishing
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Brandon L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Slow fishing but still great time

VERIFIED   5HR SHARED APR-MAY 7AM MAX 5 GUESTS on April 10, 2025
Morning bite was slow but me andmy wife still had a blast. Captain did a great job even without a crew. Managed to get a couple...
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Michael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Real fishing

VERIFIED   4hr Shared NOV/FEB 8AM Max 5 guests on December 14, 2024
My wife and I probably picked some of the most difficult weather to fish. Our guide Bobby, was a true fisherman with the skills...
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Craig S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

100% Excellent

VERIFIED   5hr Shared SEP 7:30 AM Max 5 guests on September 30, 2024
Captain Bob was super personable and worked along side of Channing to make this a very successful and enjoyable morning on...
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