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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Janne L.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 1, 2022
Janne L. recommends LA Sportfishing
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Howard T.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GREAT TRIP WITH CAPTAIN JOHN F

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Local on July 9, 2021
had a great time with the help of the captain and the wonderful 2nd..
Howard T. recommends LA Sportfishing
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Lynsie W.
Loveland, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 17, 2019
This trip was exactly what me, my husband and our son expected and more. Lots of fish! Captain John and his crewman Juli, are...
Lynsie W. recommends LA Sportfishing
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Richard S.
Irwindale, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day Fishing with Captain John

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Local on September 20, 2020
One of the best fishing trip! Captain John and Uli were awesome! Very knowledgeable, helpful and treat us like we are all family....
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Kevin H.
Henderson, NV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Captain John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 20, 2018
This was by far one of the best fishing trips that I have ever been on. Captain John is an extremely knowledgeable and friendly...
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