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
(58 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 58 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
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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
96%
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William F.
Los Lunas, NM
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain John and crew were great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2023
had a great time
William F. recommends LA Sportfishing
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Amy P.
Porter Ranch, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Local on July 1, 2021
My girls and I got this trip for my husband on Fatherโ€™s Day and I think it was the best gift ever!ย  My husband and his friends...
Amy P. recommends LA Sportfishing
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Cedric N.
Los Angeles, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

My Sonโ€™s 13th BDay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2021
What a day! Pods of Dolphin up close . Rock fish, Bass even feisty Triggerfishs ! Every time Cpt John stopped on a spot we...
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Barbara W.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Local on March 17, 2021
Captain John and Uli were on time, informative and very professional.ย  As the day progressed we all relaxed and they helped...
Barbara W. recommends LA Sportfishing
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Corrie W.
Topeka, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

More than I could have imagined!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2022
This was the best experience.ย  I could have not asked for more!ย  Wonderful crew and we had a blast!
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