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
(36 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe
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Trips from US $180
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(14 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $180
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 52 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Michele S.
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
Overall

Would book again

VERIFIED   4 Hr Shared NOVMAR 12.30Max 5 guest on March 11, 2025
Great crew. They worked really hard to ensure everyone had a good experience. We caught several fish even on a cold and windy...
Michele S. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Adolfo C. J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing experience.

VERIFIED   4 Hr Shared NOVMAR 12.30Max 5 guest on March 27, 2025
Iโ€™m new to fishing. The crew was really informative and patient with us and was a great experience.
Adolfo C. J. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Elizabeth W.
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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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr Shared NOVMAR 12.30Max 5 guest on December 17, 2024
This trip would be great for solo or familyโ€™s. Itโ€™s easy enough for kids but still just as fun! You can ship your fish...
Elizabeth W. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Steve 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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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
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   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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