Markybob Catfishing
Markybob Catfishing
Quality Catfishing with Markybob Catfishing on Watts Bar. With 25+ years of Catfishing these waters, Captain Mark can put you on Catfish. Multiple Launch locations are available. Contact Capt. Mark for the launch location that best fits you. Watts Bar (Rockwood, Kingston, Spring City, Ten Mile), Watts Bar Tailwaters, are among the available launch locations.
You can expect to target Blue Catfish and Flathead Catfish, some of which can be near 50 lbs. or more. There are special excursions also available to catch/keep Skipjack Herring and White Bass depending on the time of year. See available trips to learn about these very special excursions.
You can expect fishing with heavy tackle using various Tennessee River tactics (Dragging/Planer Board, Drifting, Suspending, Bumping, Float Rigging, and Bottom Rigging).
Get the whole family outdoors! Kids are absolutely welcome! Child-sized life vests are available, but you can bring your own.
You’ll be fishing from a large, comfortable 24’ Lowe Pontoon modified for Catfishing, Modern Electronics, GPS Trolling Motor, and a comfortable capacity for 5 passengers (5 adults or 4 adults and 2 children). Can take more but the boat tends to get crowded with more than 5. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. This vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Mark has rods and reels for you, along with all of the necessary tackle.
You must purchase & possess a valid Tennessee license before the trip. This information is available online at GoTennesseeOutdoors or ask for assistance. Please possess a license in advance of the trip. A few items to bring: sunglasses, sunblock, drinks and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Sorry, Capt. Mark does not clean fish, but you can keep fish that are under 15lbs. Larger fish are catch and release only for conservation purposes.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Markybob Catfishing.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (161)
+158Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Sep 12, 2025
5 Hour Trip – Rockwood Catfish (AM)
Three outstanding trips in one month
I do not write reviews, but I felt strongly to support Mark for his outstanding knowledge and professionalism as a professional charter guide. I have gone on three charters in one month with him, bringing nine total people. Every person was blown away and amazed by the experience. Every one of these nine people caught the biggest catfish in their life. Now not everybody has caught 40 pound catfish, but every fish is a trophy depending on your experience. 10 pound catfish can still make you smile. We had many fish in the 30+ pound range and those definitely set some high goals to have to break in the future. One of Mark‘s strengths is sharing his knowledge of this fishery with you while you fish. His 40 years of knowledge identified different kinds of birds, fish, and the history on how the river started and has changed over time. Haven been a navy rescue swimmer, he puts everybody at ease with the safety of this experience and how any emergency situations should be handled with a very thorough departure pre-brief. I cannot recommend this experience enough and I’m already planning my next charter
I do not write reviews, but I felt strongly to support Mark for his outstanding knowledge and professionalism as a professional...
Oct 3, 2025
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish (AM)
Core memory made!
My son has been catching small catfish for years, but they were always just a pound or two. He really wanted to catch a bigger one that would require a net. Today was his lucky day!! He finally got to pull in a big one. The fish were not cooperating, but Captain Mark put us in some great spots and it paid off. He was very professional, patient, and knowledgeable. We had a great time and my son made a new memory. We will definitely be back to hook more big cats.
My son has been catching small catfish for years, but they were always just a pound or two. He really wanted to catch a bigger...
Captain replied
Jun 7, 2025
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish (AM)
A great Captain
Even before the trip started I knew it would be successful. Great communication the entire time since I booked right up till the morning we fished, then the trip was phenomenal, he is super knowledgeable and loves to share that knowledge. What great with the kids and just an all around great person. Caught great fish even though it's a tough time of year to catch them. Our family visits Tennessee about once a year and we will be reaching out again to book another trip. A+ review
Even before the trip started I knew it would be successful. Great communication the entire time since I booked right up till the...
Captain replied
Jul 16, 2025
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish (AM)
Expert Captain + Great Catch = Perfect Trip
Amazing fishing charter! Captain Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive throughout the trip, always making sure we were in the right spot and had what we needed. We ended up catching 23 fish and had a blast the whole time. Great experience from start to finish — highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun and successful day on the water! Markybob will put you on quality fish and is by far best charter in Tennessee.
Amazing fishing charter! Captain Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive throughout the trip, always making sure we were...
Captain replied
Jul 9, 2025
5 Hour Trip – Rockwood Catfish (PM)
Great day
We went early in the morning on July 9th. Captain Mark was correct in telling me that the fish bite much better in the morning. We were on 3 of them before 10min out there. We caught 19 fish!!! One of the best hauls all year!!! We hit monster cats!!!! 40, 30 and 20 pounders. I'm not a fisherman at all but even I was catching the fishing bug. Thank you captain Mark for an amazing day we all had a blast.
We went early in the morning on July 9th. Captain Mark was correct in telling me that the fish bite much better in the morning....
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (161)
+158Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Three outstanding trips in one month
5 Hour Trip – Rockwood Catfish (AM) on September 12, 2025
I do not write reviews, but I felt strongly to support Mark for his outstanding knowledge and professionalism as a professional charter guide. I have gone on three charters in one month with him, bringing nine total people. Every person was blown away and amazed by the experience. Every one of these nine people caught the biggest catfish in their life. Now not everybody has caught 40 pound catfish, but every fish is a trophy depending on your experience. 10 pound catfish can still make you smile. We had many fish in the 30+ pound range and those definitely set some high goals to have to break in the future. One of Mark‘s strengths is sharing his knowledge of this fishery with you while you fish. His 40 years of knowledge identified different kinds of birds, fish, and the history on how the river started and has changed over time. Haven been a navy rescue swimmer, he puts everybody at ease with the safety of this experience and how any emergency situations should be handled with a very thorough departure pre-brief. I cannot recommend this experience enough and I’m already planning my next charter
I do not write reviews, but I felt strongly to support Mark for his outstanding knowledge and professionalism as a professional charter guide. I have gone on three charters in one month with him, bringing nine total people. Every person was blown away and amazed by the experience. Every one of these nine people caught the biggest catfish in their life. Now not everybody has caught 40 pound catfish, but every fish is a trophy depending on your experience. 10 pound catfish can still make you smile....
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Core memory made!
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish (AM) on October 3, 2025
My son has been catching small catfish for years, but they were always just a pound or two. He really wanted to catch a bigger one that would require a net. Today was his lucky day!! He finally got to pull in a big one. The fish were not cooperating, but Captain Mark put us in some great spots and it paid off. He was very professional, patient, and knowledgeable. We had a great time and my son made a new memory. We will definitely be back to hook more big cats.
My son has been catching small catfish for years, but they were always just a pound or two. He really wanted to catch a bigger one that would require a net. Today was his lucky day!! He finally got to pull in a big one. The fish were not cooperating, but Captain Mark put us in some great spots and it paid off. He was very professional, patient, and knowledgeable. We had a great time and my son made a new memory. We will definitely be back to hook more big cats.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
A great Captain
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish (AM) on June 7, 2025
Even before the trip started I knew it would be successful. Great communication the entire time since I booked right up till the morning we fished, then the trip was phenomenal, he is super knowledgeable and loves to share that knowledge. What great with the kids and just an all around great person. Caught great fish even though it's a tough time of year to catch them. Our family visits Tennessee about once a year and we will be reaching out again to book another trip. A+ review
Even before the trip started I knew it would be successful. Great communication the entire time since I booked right up till the morning we fished, then the trip was phenomenal, he is super knowledgeable and loves to share that knowledge. What great with the kids and just an all around great person. Caught great fish even though it's a tough time of year to catch them. Our family visits Tennessee about once a year and we will be reaching out again to book another trip. A+ review
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Expert Captain + Great Catch = Perfect Trip
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish (AM) on July 16, 2025
Amazing fishing charter! Captain Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive throughout the trip, always making sure we were in the right spot and had what we needed. We ended up catching 23 fish and had a blast the whole time. Great experience from start to finish — highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun and successful day on the water! Markybob will put you on quality fish and is by far best charter in Tennessee.
Amazing fishing charter! Captain Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive throughout the trip, always making sure we were in the right spot and had what we needed. We ended up catching 23 fish and had a blast the whole time. Great experience from start to finish — highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun and successful day on the water! Markybob will put you on quality fish and is by far best charter in Tennessee.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day
5 Hour Trip – Rockwood Catfish (PM) on July 9, 2025
We went early in the morning on July 9th. Captain Mark was correct in telling me that the fish bite much better in the morning. We were on 3 of them before 10min out there. We caught 19 fish!!! One of the best hauls all year!!! We hit monster cats!!!! 40, 30 and 20 pounders. I'm not a fisherman at all but even I was catching the fishing bug. Thank you captain Mark for an amazing day we all had a blast.
We went early in the morning on July 9th. Captain Mark was correct in telling me that the fish bite much better in the morning. We were on 3 of them before 10min out there. We caught 19 fish!!! One of the best hauls all year!!! We hit monster cats!!!! 40, 30 and 20 pounders. I'm not a fisherman at all but even I was catching the fishing bug. Thank you captain Mark for an amazing day we all had a blast.
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