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.
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.
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Shana StapelmannRepeat angler•
Wisconsin, US•Member since 20247 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Fishing Trip!
5 Hour Trip – Spring City on June 11, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a great time catching some catfish! Started off a bit slow but was to be expected since we booked during end of spawing. We still managed to bring in 6 with one larger post spawn female in the 20lbs. I would definitely recommend booking this trip. The captain was very knowledgeableand showed us the best techniques and locations for catching them. He was also very personable and we had great conversations throughout the trip.
Christine Lock•California, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedbest trip!
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on August 6, 2026 • 2 adultsWe were in town visiting from California and this looked a really fun excursion. Myself and 14 year old son (who has never caught anything) went out for a 5 hour morning trip. We caught 13 large catfish in total, 3 of which were over 20 pounds! We learned a lot about fishing for catfish and a lot about the different types of wildlife in the area. Captain was very knowledgable which helped us be so successful. Such a great time!
Jacob KoonceRepeat angler•Tennessee, US•Member since 20255 trips5.0VerifiedNewBest Catfish Charter!
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on September 12, 2026 • 5 adultsWe had a great trip with Captain Mark! We all caught fish and we got one giant! Even with less than ideal weather and water conditions, Mark still made it happen! Thank you for a great trip sir!
- Jacob KoonceRepeat angler•Tennessee, US•Member since 20255 trips5.0VerifiedNew
Big Catfish!
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on September 5, 2026 • 5 adultsWent on another charter with captain Mark and some family in town and he can always find the fish! We caught about ten and three were huge! I highly recommend this charter, always a great time! Thanks captain Mark!
Josh Vanbuskirk•Michigan, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedmarkbob knows how to find the giant catfish
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish - 3:00 PM on March 31, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childmark is a excellent captain! We went in a drought and a slow time of year, and mark was determined to get us hooked on some giant catfish which has been my sons dream for some years now!! We had a slow start , but with marks determination he was able to get us hooked in a couple of giant catfish that definitely exceeded expectations!!!! One 32lbs and one 48lbs along with some smaller ones that were excellent eaters! Mark is highly recommended and we will be booking again!
- Jen VieleRepeat angler•Kentucky, US•Member since 20232 trips5.0Verified
Core memory made!
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on October 3, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childMy 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.
- Jakeia BlackRepeat angler•Texas, US•Member since 20253 trips5.0Verified
Big catches and amazing vibes
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on July 3, 2026 • 4 adultsThis was my 3rd trip with captain mark and let me tell you we caught some really big ones! The first hour was a little slow! But when i tell mark knows what he is doing and knows how to put you on fish! We truly had an amazing time and we will book again. Highly recommended to book his charter
Brian Braden•Tennessee, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedNewGreat trip
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on September 26, 2026 • 3 adultsGreat rime with a great Captain. We caught fish almost constantly. Definitely recommend.
Tyler Alderfer•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedBig Cats!
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on July 29, 2026 • 3 adultsMark was knowledgable and friendly. The trip started off slow but turned into an incredible evening with lots of big catfish! Mostly ranging between 8-20 pounds and the trophy of the day was a 4 foot long 55 pound blue catfish
Ryan Hughes•Ohio, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedTwelve fun Blue Cats and a trophy 🏆
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish - 3:00 PM on July 25, 2026 • 2 adultsMark took my son and I out on a Saturday night and had us over the fish in less than 20 min. We caught 6 in the first spot and 6 more in the second including a 45 lb monster! His technique is great and we learned a lot. Highly recommend!
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We had a great time catching some catfish! Started off a bit slow but was to be expected since we booked during end of spawing. We still managed to bring in 6 with one larger post spawn female in the 20lbs. I would definitely recommend booking this trip. The captain was very knowledgeableand showed us the best techniques and locations for catching them. He was also very personable and we had great conversations throughout the trip.
Thanks Shana! Enjoyed having each of you on the boat.
We were in town visiting from California and this looked a really fun excursion. Myself and 14 year old son (who has never caught anything) went out for a 5 hour morning trip. We caught 13 large catfish in total, 3 of which were over 20 pounds! We learned a lot about fishing for catfish and a lot about the different types of wildlife in the area. Captain was very knowledgable which helped us be so successful. Such a great time!
Thanks Christine! Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip here in East Tennessee.
We had a great trip with Captain Mark! We all caught fish and we got one giant! Even with less than ideal weather and water conditions, Mark still made it happen! Thank you for a great trip sir!
Thanks Jacob!
Went on another charter with captain Mark and some family in town and he can always find the fish! We caught about ten and three were huge! I highly recommend this charter, always a great time! Thanks captain Mark!
Thanks Jacob! Great crew for such a hot morning.
Excellent day, Markybob is very experienced, good equipment, nice boat. Very detailed and client oriented. It was very hot later in the morning and he supplied ice cold towels to cool down or have your feet in the water. Beautiful day awesome time on the water. First time fishing for blue catfish in Tennessee. Certainly going again with Captain Markybob!
Thanks Rose!
FAQs about Markybob Catfishing
- US $200 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Skipjack/White Bass (4 hours)
- US $200 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Skipjack/White Bass - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $275 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish (5 hours)
- US $275 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $275 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Rockwood Catfish (5 hours)
- US $275 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Rockwood Catfish - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $275 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Spring City (5 hours)
- US $275 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Spring City - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $275 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Tailwaters (AM) (5 hours)
- US $275 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Tailwaters (PM) (5 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- River fishing (Tennessee River)
- Lake fishing (Watts Bar and local lakes)
- Heavy tackle (Both Baitcasting and Spinning heavy tackle)
- Bottom fishing (Anchor, spot lock fishing )
- Trolling (Dragging)
- Drift fishing (Drifting (suspend) and Bumping)
- Bass (White)
- Catfish
- Flathead
- Herring
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Kingston, Tennessee, United States
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I am a US Navy combat Veteran and recently retired automotive engineer. I have been Catfishing for nearly 30 years, winning all 3 catfish tournaments I have entered. Over the past 10 years, I have taken numerous people, mostly friends, family, and neighborhood kids on guided Catfishing excursions, with many a smile and pictures taken with our local River Monsters. Over the past few years, with added electronics, higher-quality gear, and refined modern techniques, I have become a true Catfishing nerd. I will share as much (or as little) you want to know about my take on Catfishing during our excursion.
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