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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 58 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Tahoe fishing
Perfect day on the Lake!
Perfect day on the Lake!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Tim F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   4hr SHARED SEP/OCT 1PM Max 5 guests on October 24, 2024
Staff was wonderful and very attentive. We caught fish! Lake Tahoe is absolutely gorgeous.
Tim F. recommends Catch the Best of Tahoe– Premier Sportfishing
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Kasimir C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10/10

VERIFIED   5hr Shared SEP 7:30 AM Max 5 guests on September 28, 2024
Captain Sammy and Riley were amazing. Can’t wait to hit the water with them again sometime soon!
Kasimir C. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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David M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice trip

VERIFIED   4hr Shared SEP/OCT 1PM Max 5 guests on September 22, 2024
The crew and other passengers were great. Had a good time, and we all caught our limit of fish.
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Aleksandr V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing

VERIFIED   5hr Shared SEP 7:30 AM Max 5 guests on September 11, 2024
Great trip! With a great team of professionals! We got a lot of wonderful emotions! Thanks guys!
Aleksandr V. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Melinda B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome!!!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared SEP OCT 1PM on September 30, 2024
Captain James and Justin are incredible!!!!!!
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