Tennessee River Valley Fishing Guide Service
If you’re staying in East Tennessee and you’d like to spend a day on a lake or river, Captain William Clabough will make your wish come true. Surrounded by beautiful nature, you’ll spend several hours fishing rich freshwater grounds and have a great time trying to reel in your targets. Captain William Clabough is a cordial angler with lots of experience under his belt and will do his best to make your trip enjoyable and exciting. Join him today and have a wonderful time fishing in Tennessee!
The boat you’ll be using is a 21’ Excel Catfish Pro that can sit up to 3 guests. It runs on a 150 HP Suzuki outboard and is outfitted with a fishfinder that uses GPS technology and a Minn Kota Ulterra self deploying trolling motor. We are Coast Guard compliant with the new required regulation of having Type 1 Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Devices aboard for each person. We also keep an emergency radio on board.
The lovely species you can chase on your trip include Catfish and the occasional Striped Bass and Drum. You can use heavy tackle bottom fishing, trolling, as well as drifting and dragging to reel in your catch. If you plan on keeping what you catch please bring a cooler with ice. We release all big fish. Also, alcohol is not allowed on the trip.
Captain Billy takes care of all the needed rods, reels, and tackle. You should bring some food and drinks as well as your Tennessee fishing licenses.
These bountiful freshwater grounds are waiting for you, come aboard and have a great day of fishing in Tennessee!
Customer reviews
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+29Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Aug 5, 2025
Catfishing Trip
Great Guide - Equipment and Knowledge
As far as a positive fishing experience this experience rated a full Five Stars. Captain Willy was set up, on the water at dock by the time we arrived at the landing. Willy freely shared information regarding gear, techniques and was very accommodating to my guests, my brother and my seven year old grandson. We felt very safe and comfortable throughout the four hour trip. At seventy years old and, just started fishing again, after a 40 year hiatus it was a great learning experience. I highly recommend Willy for your catfishing experience. BTW: We caught a trophy CAT and 8 other large blue nose. Amazing day.
As far as a positive fishing experience this experience rated a full Five Stars. Captain Willy was set up, on the water at dock...
Captain replied
Aug 6, 2025
Catfishing Trip
Easiest captain to fish with
Captain Billy is easy going and professional. He knows how and where to catch fish. Highly recommend
Captain Billy is easy going and professional. He knows how and where to catch fish. Highly recommend
Captain replied
Jul 1, 2025
Mixed Bag Trip
Captain Billy the best
Put us on fish when most of the boats around us weren't catching anything. I caught my PB smallmouth too.
Put us on fish when most of the boats around us weren't catching anything. I caught my PB smallmouth too.
Captain replied
Jul 8, 2025
Mixed Bag Trip
Fishing with William
Captain repliedOct 13, 2024
Mixed Bag Trip
Great trip
We booked a 4hr mixed bag trip for our sons 13th birthday and had a great time!
We booked a 4hr mixed bag trip for our sons 13th birthday and had a great time!
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (32)
+29Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Guide - Equipment and Knowledge
Catfishing Trip on August 5, 2025
As far as a positive fishing experience this experience rated a full Five Stars. Captain Willy was set up, on the water at dock by the time we arrived at the landing. Willy freely shared information regarding gear, techniques and was very accommodating to my guests, my brother and my seven year old grandson. We felt very safe and comfortable throughout the four hour trip. At seventy years old and, just started fishing again, after a 40 year hiatus it was a great learning experience. I highly recommend Willy for your catfishing experience. BTW: We caught a trophy CAT and 8 other large blue nose. Amazing day.
As far as a positive fishing experience this experience rated a full Five Stars. Captain Willy was set up, on the water at dock by the time we arrived at the landing. Willy freely shared information regarding gear, techniques and was very accommodating to my guests, my brother and my seven year old grandson. We felt very safe and comfortable throughout the four hour trip. At seventy years old and, just started fishing again, after a 40 year hiatus it was a great learning experience. I...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Easiest captain to fish with
Catfishing Trip on August 6, 2025
Captain Billy is easy going and professional. He knows how and where to catch fish. Highly recommend
Captain Billy is easy going and professional. He knows how and where to catch fish. Highly recommend
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Billy the best
Mixed Bag Trip on July 1, 2025
Put us on fish when most of the boats around us weren't catching anything. I caught my PB smallmouth too.
Put us on fish when most of the boats around us weren't catching anything. I caught my PB smallmouth too.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with William
Mixed Bag Trip on July 8, 2025
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip
Mixed Bag Trip on October 13, 2024
We booked a 4hr mixed bag trip for our sons 13th birthday and had a great time!
We booked a 4hr mixed bag trip for our sons 13th birthday and had a great time!
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