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 73 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Henry L.
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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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4HR Shared JUN-SEP1 12PMMax 5 Guest on August 2, 2025
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Matt D.
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   5HR SHARED JUN-SEP1 6am Max 5 guest on July 28, 2025
Took my 5 year old and some friends.ย  Great trip, caught a ton of trout and salmon.ย  Captain and Crew were awesome.ย  Fun...
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Karen B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tahoe fishing

VERIFIED   4HR SHARED JUNAug31 12P Max 5 GUEST on July 19, 2025
We had a great time fishing. Thank you especially to the captain and crew. It was the perfect birthday gift for my husband....
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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
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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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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