Tennessee River Valley Fishing Guide Service
5.0/5 (20 reviews)
305 West Broadway Street, Lenoir City, TN 37771, United States–
Tennessee River Valley Fishing Guide Service
5.0/5 (20 reviews)
305 West Broadway Street
Lenoir City, TN, United States
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!
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Bob Byrne
5.0
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Great Guide - Equipment and Knowledge
Catfishing Trip on August 5, 2025 • 2 adults
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.
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Response from Captain
August 5, 2025
Thanks! It was my pleasure guiding your family out on the water!
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James Patterson
5.0
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Great guide on a tough day
Mixed Bag Trip on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults
We only caught 2 fish but considering the wind and the dropping tempts it was understandable. Liked Captain Billy very much. Knows his waters and pushed hard on a tough fishing day. Highly recommend. Trip could be for all ages.
Response from Captain
March 23, 2026
It was a washing machine out there! Thank you for the review!
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Brian Edwards
5.0
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Nice haul for family dinner!
Catfishing Trip on October 2, 2025 • 2 adults
We had a great time with Captain William on what could have been a slow day but came home with a nice batch of catfish for family dinner. Caught some on the reel and some from jugging, about 15 in all ranging up to 5 pounds. We were only interested in eating-size catfish and caught more than enough to be well satisfied. It took a knowledgeable guide to get there however! Thanks for everything!
Response from Captain
October 2, 2025
Thanks for the kind words! Glad you had a blast and scored those catfish. Come back anytime!
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Phil Weather
Maryville, Tennessee
5.0
Amazing trip and captain
Mixed Bag Trip on January 8, 2026
Me and my son had an amazing day on the water today, my son caught his first fish and I caught my biggest fish. The boat was in the water and ready when we got there and he had live bait and cut bait at the ready. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a fun and successful trip and his work definitely paid off. Will %100 be booking again when back in Tennessee.
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Response from Captain
January 9, 2026
Thank you!
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John Hunt
5.0
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Capt Billy
Catfishing Trip on November 23, 2025 • 2 adults
Great day on the lake with Capt Billy. He really knows the lake and where to go to get the fish. I have gone out with him several times and we have always caught some fish!!!
Response from Captain
November 25, 2025
Thank you so much for the awesome 5-star review and your continued trust in me!
It’s always a pleasure having you on the boat – stoked we keep putting fish in the net together!
Can’t wait to get you back out here in the spring… those fish won’t know what hit ’em! 🎣
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Catfishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Mixed Bag Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
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Bob Byrne
5.0
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Great Guide - Equipment and Knowledge
Catfishing Trip on August 5, 2025 • 2 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
August 5, 2025
Thanks! It was my pleasure guiding your family out on the water!
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James Patterson
5.0
Verified
New
Great guide on a tough day
Mixed Bag Trip on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults
We only caught 2 fish but considering the wind and the dropping tempts it was understandable. Liked Captain Billy very much. Knows his waters and pushed hard on a tough fishing day. Highly recommend. Trip could be for all ages.
Response from Captain
March 23, 2026
It was a washing machine out there! Thank you for the review!
0
Brian Edwards
5.0
Verified
Nice haul for family dinner!
Catfishing Trip on October 2, 2025 • 2 adults
We had a great time with Captain William on what could have been a slow day but came home with a nice batch of catfish for family dinner. Caught some on the reel and some from jugging, about 15 in all ranging up to 5 pounds. We were only interested in eating-size catfish and caught more than enough to be well satisfied. It took a knowledgeable guide to get there however! Thanks for everything!
Response from Captain
October 2, 2025
Thanks for the kind words! Glad you had a blast and scored those catfish. Come back anytime!
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Phil Weather
Maryville, Tennessee
5.0
Amazing trip and captain
Mixed Bag Trip on January 8, 2026
Me and my son had an amazing day on the water today, my son caught his first fish and I caught my biggest fish. The boat was in the water and ready when we got there and he had live bait and cut bait at the ready. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a fun and successful trip and his work definitely paid off. Will %100 be booking again when back in Tennessee.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
January 9, 2026
Thank you!
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John Hunt
5.0
Verified
Capt Billy
Catfishing Trip on November 23, 2025 • 2 adults
Great day on the lake with Capt Billy. He really knows the lake and where to go to get the fish. I have gone out with him several times and we have always caught some fish!!!
Response from Captain
November 25, 2025
Thank you so much for the awesome 5-star review and your continued trust in me!
It’s always a pleasure having you on the boat – stoked we keep putting fish in the net together!
Can’t wait to get you back out here in the spring… those fish won’t know what hit ’em! 🎣
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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boatsCapacity
2 personsBoat length
20 ftYear built
2012Boat manufacturer
Pro-Steelheader GuideBoat type
Aluminum fishingEngine model
YamahaPowered by
1 x 115HPMax cruising speed
30 knots