Top Rated Fishing Charters in Tennessee

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Tennessee?

Some of the best rated guides in Tennessee are: BRD Outdoors Guide Service Tennessee Fishing Excursions Trey Taylor Guide Service Platinum Fishing Guides Chattanooga Fly Fish Tennessee River Adventures Finn Finders Guide Service ONX Charters Norman Lee Fishing Nashville Boat Charters

Q: What are the top fishing types in Tennessee?

Some of the best trip types in Tennessee are: Offshore Fishing Inshore Fishing River Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Backcountry Fishing Big game hunting Bird hunting

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Tennessee?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Tennessee are: Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Crappie Flathead Catfish Freshwater Drum Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout Sea Trout Skipjack Shad

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

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Cherokee Lake

12 years experience

5-8 Guests

3-6 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$400

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Tennessee

23 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers praise Ricky's fish-finding expertise and patience with all skill levels

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1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Kentucky Lake

13 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for exceptional knowledge, patient teaching, and consistently finding quality fish

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4-9 Guests

4-6 Hours

9 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Nashville

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Customers rave about trophy catfish catches and Aaron's expert river knowledge

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1-4 Guests

6-12 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$375

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Nashville

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Praised as the best captain ever - amazing with kids and works hard to put clients on fish

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1-2 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$250

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Old Hickory, TN

3 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Ryan's local knowledge and impressive catfish catches up to 36 pounds

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1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Pickwick Dam, TN

38 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Guests rave about Captain Billy's water knowledge and unforgettable fishing experiences

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3-8 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$150

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Tennessee

13 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers rave about Trey's fish-finding expertise and catching more than they imagined

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3-8 Guests

6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$600

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Nashville

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Praised for going the extra mile to find fish and working well with all skill levels

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1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Chattanooga

16 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Customers praise Brian's expert teaching and ability to put them on fish all day long

(14)

4-8 Guests

1-4 Hours

9 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$40

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Cleveland, TN

1-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$250

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Nashville

11 years experience

1-6 Guests

5 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Fishing in Tennessee offers diverse freshwater opportunities across major lakes and the Tennessee River system, targeting striped bass, hybrid stripers, largemouth bass, crappie, blue catfish, flathead catfish, skipjack, trout, and bluegill. Anglers enjoy lake fishing, river trips, fly fishing in National Park waters, and specialized techniques like live scoping for crappie and bow fishing adventures. Guides consistently deliver productive outings with impressive catches, from trophy catfish exceeding 70 pounds to striper limits caught within hours. The fishing experience emphasizes family-friendly adventures with patient instruction for children and beginners, while experienced anglers appreciate advanced fish-finding technology and local knowledge that produces consistent results regardless of challenging weather conditions.

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5.0 / 5.0

Based on 120 reviews by Guidesly users

Debra Garcia

March 6, 2026

Trip taken March 4, 2026

River, AM - 2.00hour Trip

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

1 Guest

Easy going guide with a lot of fishing knowledge.

Chattanooga

16 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Customers praise Brian's expert teaching and ability to put them on fish all day long

(14)

4-8 Guests

1-4 Hours

9 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$40

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Darren Pitts

September 27, 2025

1 Guest

We had a trip with 4 guys that grew up together. Capt Bobby was absolutely fantastic! It’s the end of September and within an hour of being on the lake Capt Bobby found the fish and enabled us to catch a quad! Within another 1 1/2 hrs we we had caught our limit!! They should call Capt Bobby the “Fish Whisperer”! Capt Bobby, is extremely knowledgeable and didn’t hesitate to share his knowledge as we asked lots of questions! He was equally as excited as we were with fishing, even after 30yrs of fishing! I can’t recommend more highly an opportunity to be guided by a professional! Thank you for a fantastic time! Thanks Capt Bobby for a total blast of fun!

Guide Bobby Crabtree

Replied on September 27, 2025

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Cherokee Lake

12 years experience

5-8 Guests

3-6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Carl M

May 28, 2025

1 Guest

We had an awesome day on the water with Captain Ryan! I went out with three friends, and Ryan knew exactly where to go to put us on the fish. We all landed some big catfish, and the action was nonstop. When I hooked into mine, it felt like I was pulling in an old truck rim—but it turned out to be a 34-pound cat! What an incredible feeling. I’ll definitely be recommending Captain Ryan to anyone looking to catch big cats. Highly recommend booking a trip with him!

Old Hickory, TN

3 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Ryan's local knowledge and impressive catfish catches up to 36 pounds

(9)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

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Starts from$300

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Jennifer R

December 31, 2024

1 Guest

Taylor was fantastic! Despite the cold and wet weather, he made sure we had a great time. He’s amazing with kids, and fishing was the highlight of our Nashville trip. Highly recommend!

Nashville

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Praised as the best captain ever - amazing with kids and works hard to put clients on fish

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1-2 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$250

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Taylor W

July 3, 2024

1 Guest

Jerimiah was absolutely phenomenal. Our bachelorette group ranged from expert to beginner fishers and he worked well with all of us. Went the extra mile to find us those fish! The bride’s only goal was to catch a bigger fish than her fiancé, and Jerimiah made that happen for us. Thank you!! We will absolutely be making another trip back - solely to book this charter again.

Nashville

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Praised for going the extra mile to find fish and working well with all skill levels

(2)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Fishing Charters in Tennessee, United States

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Top Species

Blue Catfish

Brown Trout

Channel Catfish

Crappie

Flathead Catfish

Freshwater Drum

Largemouth Bass

Rainbow Trout

Sea Trout

Skipjack Shad

Smallmouth Bass

Spotted Bass

Steelhead Trout

Striped Bass

Walleye

White Bass

White Catfish

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