Captain
John F

Member since May 2017 Los Angeles, United States
Background
Captain John F began driving boats when he was a teenager back in the 1980s. But John wasn’t always a captain. He worked as an IT Manager in the television and music business in Hollywood and founded an internet startup company. But his lifelong passion and love for fishing and boating prevailed and John decided to start his own charter company. That’s how LA Sportfishing was born. Having over a decade of local knowledge, John enjoys introducing his friends and family to many different techniques and hot spots. His dedication and patience have made him a real threat to the fish!

Hey, I'm Captain John F

Los Angeles, United States
Background
Captain John F began driving boats when he was a teenager back in the 1980s. But John wasn’t always a captain. He worked as an IT Manager in the television and music business in Hollywood and founded an internet startup company. But his lifelong passion and love for fishing and boating prevailed and John decided to start his own charter company. That’s how LA Sportfishing was born. Having over a decade of local knowledge, John enjoys introducing his friends and family to many different techniques and hot spots. His dedication and patience have made him a real threat to the fish!
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(47 reviews)
Los Angeles
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Trips from US $1,319
Los Angeles
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Trips from US $1,319

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (17)
Fantastic Time
captain John and crew were great
More than I could have imagined!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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James B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on April 14, 2025
James B. recommends LA Sportfishing
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Ryne G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2024
Great fishing trip. Hope to make it an annual event. Caught plenty of fish. Wonderful crew. Dave and Bryana were extremely...
Ryne G. recommends LA Sportfishing
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Blake S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 18, 2024
We had a great time with these guys. Couldnโ€™t recommend a better experience.
Blake S. recommends LA Sportfishing
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Wayne U.
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 Trip (AM) on July 2, 2023
Wayne U. recommends LA Sportfishing
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Silvio G.
Valencia, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Capt John and deckhand Bri

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2023
Capt John and Bri were excellent hosts, great boat, great crew, all around good time! Capt Johnโ€™s knowledge of local...
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