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.

Hey, we're Tahoe Sportfishing

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.
36
Reviews
Our Team
Zach S.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Tahoe Sportfishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(26 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe
 8 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $180

Catch the Best of Tahoeโ€“ Premier Sportfishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(10 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $180

Tahoeโ€™s Largest and Most Iconic Fishing Boat

South Lake Tahoe
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $2,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
See details
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
Wonderful opportunity!
Wonderful opportunity!
Great Early May trip
+38
Angler rating
33
2
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 36 reviews
Richard K.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Nice day on the water

VERIFIED   4hr Shared SEP/OCT 1PM Max 5 guests on July 21, 2024
Blake and Anthony made it a fun afternoon. We got ten Kokanee for the boat and lots of sunโ€ฆhad a barbecue back at the condo.
Richard K. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Tahoe Sportfishing Charter Operator replied
Read more
Jeff S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   4hr SHARED SEP/OCT 1PM Max 5 guests on October 23, 2024
Jeff S. recommends Catch the Best of Tahoeโ€“ Premier Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Jeff S. recommends Catch the Best of Tahoeโ€“ Premier Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Alec P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared SEP 7AM on August 7, 2024
Alec P. recommends Catch the Best of Tahoeโ€“ Premier Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Tahoe Sportfishing Charter Operator replied
Read more
Rod G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   4hr Shared SEP/OCT 1PM Max 5 guests on July 22, 2024
Rod G. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Tahoe Sportfishing Charter Operator replied
Read more
Elizabeth E.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

We Really enjoyed our first time charter!

VERIFIED   4hr Shared SEP/OCT 1PM Max 5 guests on September 17, 2024
Loved all parts and would go again with them but donโ€™t expect filleting as service listed (maybe that is only done if taking...
Elizabeth E. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Elizabeth E. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Read more
  • Settings