Big Ridge River Guides

If you’re here to make the most of fishing in Sevierville and throughout the knoxville area look no further than Big Ridge River Guides. Having logged many hours on these rivers, Captain Ridge knows them forwards and back.

Captain Ridge specializes in catching Smallmouth Bass, and that’s exactly what you’ll be targeting! During the trip you will be using light spinning tackle. Fishing on these trips is strictly for sport, and all the smallmouth you catch will be released. TIME AND LOCATION WILL BE PROVIDED DAY BEFORE TRIP IS SCHEDULED.

Capt. Ridge will bring you aboard a 19’ Jet boat with room for 3 passengers or a upriverboatworks guide raft fit for 2 clients for our longer float trips.Rods, reels, and tackle are provided. Before coming aboard, you’ll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group which can be purchased online, walmart or bass peo shops. Remaining balance will be due day before, caption will discuss methods of payment with you. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Trips with Big Ridge River Guides are kid-friendly. There will be some drinks and light snacks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Dogs are also aloud in the boat as well!