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John F
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John F

Los Angeles, United States
50+ reviews
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!
Brian N.
Brian N.
Captain
John F.
John F.
Captain
David O.
David O.
Captain
Bryana C.
Bryana C.
First mate

Charters

Rating

4.9
65 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (65)

Showing 1 – 5 of 65 reviews
  • Mark Whelan
    Mark Whelan
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    amazing day fishing

    Extended FD – Offshore/Island/Local • 5 adults

    Best day fishing ever. Captain Brian and First Mate Robert are both awesome people and awesome fishermen. They are knowledgeable, kind, accommodating, and will get you all the fish you want. I’ve been on a few boats and mostly the crews have been on the arrogant side with little patience for people who don’t fish often. Captain Brian is the complete opposite of that. They love what they do and they want to share their depth of expertise with you, not shame you for not knowing everything. Brian and crew also handle the catch like I’ve never seen before. They are the gold standard. The fish is treated with respect and dispatched humanely in a way that ensures maximum freshness and flavor. Each fish is spiked (Ike Jime) according to Japanese tradition and also shinkei-jime where a wire is passed through the fish’s neural canal to limit the excretion of stress hormones into the flesh of the fish. I have never seem this level of attention to detail before. Brian is a master of his trade, an artist. If you want a booze cruise with a little fishing on the side, you can still book with these guys, you’ll have fun. But if you’re serious about the entire experience and learning the correct way to do things, Brian is your guy. We went out at the beginning of Labor Day weekend. We’re already planning the next trip. If you take a trip with Brian, you’ll never book with another boat again.

    Reported catch:
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    White Seabass
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    +3
  • Alma Cowley
    Alma Cowley
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 3 adults

    Captain John and Briana made sure that our group had an amazing experience - we all caught plenty of fish (39 of them!!!), watch the dolphins play alongside the boat…and even had a chance to reel in a mako shark!!! They both went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of…from baiting our lines, giving us all some “tricks and tips” to fileting our catch by the time we got back to the dock! I HIGHLY recommend booking a charter with them - I promise you will NOT be disappointed!

  • Frank Slepicka
    Frank Slepicka
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    September fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review and for Booking with LA Sportfishing. Was a pleasure having you onboard! Can't wait to see you back again! -Capt John

  • Andrew Chacon
    Andrew Chacon
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip ever

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults

    First time taking family out and the Captain and crew were great. Highly recommend

  • Chelsea Crawford
    Chelsea Crawford
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    first time fishing

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    it was so much fun with the crew and us it had a blast would definitely do it again with

    Reported catch:
    Rockfish

Real catches shared by our community

  • LA Sportfishing – Full Day and Extended Trips
    LA Sportfishing – Full Day and Extended TripsLos Angeles, CA
    amazing day fishing
    Mark W.
    Mark W.
  • LA Sportfishing
    LA SportfishingLos Angeles, CA
    2 Sharks and a lot of Rockfish
    Larry L.
    Larry L.
  • LA Sportfishing
    LA SportfishingLos Angeles, CA
    first time fishing
    Chelsea C.
    Chelsea C.
  • LA Sportfishing
    LA SportfishingLos Angeles, CA
    Great trip for a family
    Akin T.
    Akin T.
  • LA Sportfishing
    LA SportfishingLos Angeles, CA
    Excellent half day trip with LA Sportfishing
    Charles M.
    Charles M.
  • LA Sportfishing
    LA SportfishingLos Angeles, CA
    Captain Brian was amazing
    Beverly A.
    Beverly A.
  • LA Sportfishing
    LA SportfishingLos Angeles, CA
    Fantastic Time
    Ryne G.
    Ryne G.
  • LA Sportfishing
    LA SportfishingLos Angeles, CA
    captain John and crew were great
    William F.
    William F.
  • LA Sportfishing
    LA SportfishingLos Angeles, CA
    More than I could have imagined!
    Corrie W.
    Corrie W.
  • LA Sportfishing
    LA SportfishingLos Angeles, CA
    Half Day Fishing Trip
    Cornelius F.
    Cornelius F.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with LA Sportfishing in Los Angeles

Many of summer's pelagic species might start to disappear at this time of year, but you can still count on Barracuda, Yellowtail, White Seabass, Halibut, and more. You may even land a Tuna here and there.

Top catches for October