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 52 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Robyn M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared SEP 7AM on July 31, 2024
The crew was great!! We had a fabulous time.
Robyn M. recommends Catch the Best of Tahoe– Premier Sportfishing
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John M.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4HR Shared JUN-SEP1 12PMMax 5 Guest on June 17, 2025
John M. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Emma Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Shared OCT 7.30 Max 5 guest on October 14, 2024
Emma Z. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Tim W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   5hr Shared SEP 7:30 AM Max 5 guests on August 19, 2024
Tim W. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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Lanson P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4hr Shared SEP/OCT 1PM Max 5 guests on August 7, 2024
Lanson P. recommends Tahoe Sportfishing
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