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 53 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Perfect day on the Lake!
Perfect day on the Lake!
Great Day!!!
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Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Julie D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  5HR SHARED JUN-SEP1 6am Max 5 guest on June 29, 2025
It was such a pleasure to be around people that truly love what they do.
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Brandon L.
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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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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Craig S.
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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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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Robert C.
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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Amazing captain and crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Private TripJUN-SEP 1 12PM on June 8, 2025
We had a great day. Captain James was outstanding and deck mate Channing was incredibly helpful to our group of 6.ย  We will...
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Jim G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   5HR SHARED APR-MAY 7AM MAX 5 GUESTS on May 21, 2025
First time fishing on Lake Tahoe. Cast. and crew were great and very attentive to any needs or requests. 17 mountain trout...
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