Striper Bandit Guide Service 

5.0/5 (92 reviews)
 Cherokee Lake, Morristown, TN 37814, United States

Striper Bandit Guide Service is located in Morristown, TN and offers to show you a memorable time on beautiful Cherokee Lake in East Tennessee. We work with several area guides and expert fishermen to share feedback and information on fish movement, feeding patterns, and lake conditions.  Our goal is to put you on the fish and provide every opportunity for success. Your captain will do their best to make sure you have an exciting day of fishing. This involves 4 to 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass. Occasionally, we land some nice Catfish as well. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging.

The captain encourages catch and release when possible, however, you’re legally allowed to keep 2 Striper or Hybrid in combination per fisherman. In the hotter months, Striper will likely not survive when released, so it may be necessary to keep them regardless. The fish must be 15” or larger to keep.

If you and the crew are struggling to catch fish and if possible, an extension of the trip may be offered. In that case, the choice to stay longer is yours to make. Your safety being the captain’s top concern, he’ll offer to reschedule for another day in case lightning forces you off the water. If the storm looks to pass quickly, you can wait at the ramp and return to fishing once it’s safe to continue.

Everything you need to fish is included in the price. All you need to bring is your Tennessee State Fishing License and any drinks or snacks you want to take along. If you plan to take any fish home, you’ll need to bring freezer bags, a cooler, and ice to transport it in.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Striper Bandit Guide Service.

Striper Bandit Guide Service

Charter Operator

Striper Bandit Guide Service

29 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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1/2 Day Trip (a.m.)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Nov 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for 2 people
US $400 
Half Day Trip (p.m.)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Nov 30
Price for 2 people
US $400 
There are 2 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (183)

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What a blast
Buckeye fisherman clean up on Stripers at Norris Lake
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

93%

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Chris M.
Chris M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

What a blast

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Half Day Trip (p.m.) on July 7, 2025

Had an awesome time with Striper Bandit charters. We fished with Capt. Tim. Very personable and knowledgeable. Great time fishing and talking outdoors. Tim worked with Jamie on the other boat locating fish. They put us right over fish multiple times. We caught both Stripers and hybrids. Great time. Definitely will book again when in the area . Thanks guys.

Had an awesome time with Striper Bandit charters. We fished with Capt. Tim. Very personable and knowledgeable. Great time fishing and talking outdoors. Tim worked with Jamie on the other boat locating fish. They put us right over fish multiple times. We caught both Stripers and hybrids. Great time. Definitely will book again when in the area . Thanks guys.  

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 Chris M. recommends Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on July 8, 2025
Thanks so much for fishing with us. We are very happy to hear you had a great day. That is our goal for every trip we take.

Theresa V.
Theresa V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic Fun!

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1/2 Day Trip (a.m.) on June 23, 2025

Having lived on the Oregon coast for 13 years, we had many charter fishing experiences, but our day on Cherokee Lake with Jamie ranks right at the top. He was friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable, and the boat and equipment was first rate. Highly recommend this service for a wonderful day on the water!

Having lived on the Oregon coast for 13 years, we had many charter fishing experiences, but our day on Cherokee Lake with Jamie ranks right at the top. He was friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable, and the boat and equipment was first rate. Highly recommend this service for a wonderful day on the water!  

 Theresa V. recommends Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 24, 2025
Thank you for your generous feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Amy B.
Amy B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Highlight of our vacation!

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Half Day Trip (p.m.) on June 11, 2025

We had an amazing time! Jamie is an outstanding captain with endless knowledge of catching large fish. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with and learning from him and we had fish on in no time! This was definitely the highlight of our vacation, and we can’t wait to do it again! 100% recommend!

We had an amazing time! Jamie is an outstanding captain with endless knowledge of catching large fish. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with and learning from him and we had fish on in no time! This was definitely the highlight of our vacation, and we can’t wait to do it again! 100% recommend!  

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 Amy B. recommends Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 12, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you had a good time and we appreciate you fishing with us.

Jasen M.
Jasen M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best part of vacation

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (p.m.) on April 20, 2025

Our ten year old son wanted to go on a fishing trip while in the mountains. Trout or Striper seemed to be the species to choose from. We chose the big fish on the first available charter. Uncertain at the time how it would turn out, it soon became the best experience of the entire trip to TN. Jamie was professional and top notch. We were on big fish. At times our son was overwhelmed at which rod to grab lol.

Our ten year old son wanted to go on a fishing trip while in the mountains. Trout or Striper seemed to be the species to choose from. We chose the big fish on the first available charter. Uncertain at the time how it would turn out, it soon became the best experience of the entire trip to TN. Jamie was professional and top notch. We were on big fish. At times our son was overwhelmed at which rod to grab lol.  

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1 person finds this review helpful
Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on April 22, 2025
Thanks so much for your generous feedback. We really appreciate your business.

Tom P.
Tom P.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Buckeye fisherman clean up on Stripers at Norris Lake

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1/2 Day Trip (a.m.) on June 19, 2025

This was the BEST fishing charter we have been on. We always do a guys only fishing trip with the family and this was the best in 10 years. Even my 6 year old grandson caught a good size striper. At one point every pole was bent over. I will be back before the end of 2025 for another fishing trip with this captain.

This was the BEST fishing charter we have been on. We always do a guys only fishing trip with the family and this was the best in 10 years. Even my 6 year old grandson caught a good size striper. At one point every pole was bent over. I will be back before the end of 2025 for another fishing trip with this captain.  

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 Tom P. recommends Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on July 2, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate you.

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FAQs about Striper Bandit Guide Service

What are the trip rates for Striper Bandit Guide Service?

Striper Bandit Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 1/2 Day Trip (a.m.) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (p.m.) (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Striper Bandit Guide Service?

When you book a trip with Striper Bandit Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Striper Bandit Guide Service?

Trips booked with Striper Bandit Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (All bait is provided in the trip cost. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No)
What types of fishing does Striper Bandit Guide Service offer?

Striper Bandit Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Cherokee Lake in East Tennessee)
What fishing techniques does Striper Bandit Guide Service offer?

Striper Bandit Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Striper Bandit Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with Striper Bandit Guide Service include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Hybrid Striped Bass

Your operator

Striper Bandit Guide Service

Morristown, Tennessee, United States

ID & license verified
92 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2022
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Each of our Captains are USCG licensed and have spent many years fishing and taking charters on Cherokee Lake. Our goal is to provide you a safe and pleasant experience and we promise to give you our very best to put you on fish.

Our Team
Jamie M.

Jamie M.

Captain

Steve H.

Steve H.

Captain

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Angler Quest
Boat type
Pontoon

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Cherokee Lake in East Tennessee

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

All bait is provided in the trip cost.

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

No

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

No Alcohol

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Bank Transfer

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