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.
Our Team
Zach S.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(64 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $180
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(25 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe
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Trips from US $1,680
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 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (102)
Overall trip
Beautiful Trip
Beautiful Trip
+99
Angler rating
81
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Chase B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   5 HOUR PRIVATE TRIP SEP 7AM on September 26, 2025
Chase B. recommends Catch the Best of Tahoeโ€“ Premier Sportfishing
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Debra B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 HOUR PRIVATE SEP 7AM on September 23, 2025
Debra B. recommends Catch the Best of Tahoeโ€“ Premier Sportfishing
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Kirby V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Shared JUN/SEP1 6AM on August 25, 2025
Kirby V. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Brandon O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Half Day Private TripJUN-SEP 1 12PM on August 23, 2025
Brandon O. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Henry L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Shared JUN/SEP 12PM on August 2, 2025
Henry L. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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