If you’re visiting East Tennessee and craving a fun day on the water, Captain William "Billy" Clabough will deliver an exciting fishing adventure. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, you’ll spend hours on productive lakes and rivers, reeling in fish and enjoying every moment.

Captain Billy is a friendly, experienced guide with deep local knowledge, committed to making your trip productive and memorable. Come fish Tennessee’s best waters!
You’ll fish from a 20’ Pro-Steelheader Guide boat that comfortably fits up to 3 anglers. This wide, stable vessel is powered by a 115 HP Yamaha SHO and features a Minn Kota Ulterra trolling motor, top-tier Garmin forward-facing sonar, and a Creek Bank bait tank to keep shad lively. Safety comes first—we’re Coast Guard compliant with Type 1 PFDs for everyone and an emergency radio on board.

Choose a dedicated Catfish trip or a popular Mixed Bag trip. Mixed Bag trips deliver steady action on Freshwater Drum and White Bass using live bait, with great shots at Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and more depending on season and conditions. We use proven techniques including bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, dragging, free-lining, and pulling live bait—plus artificials when they’re hot. We practice catch-and-release on most trips. Fish may be kept on Tellico Lake catfish jugging trips only—contact me ahead and bring your own cooler. Alcohol is not permitted.

Captain Billy supplies all rods, reels, tackle, and bait. Just bring food, drinks, sunscreen, and a valid Tennessee fishing license.

East Tennessee’s waters are waiting—book with Captain Billy for a great day of fishing!