Markybob Catfishing 

5.0/5 (63 reviews)
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 333 West Race Street, Kingston, TN , United States

Markybob Catfishing 

Kingston, TN, United States
24 ft
5
5.0/5 (63 reviews)

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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Rating

5.0
63 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

97%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

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Josh Vanbuskirk
Josh Vanbuskirk
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Michigan, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
markbob knows how to find the giant catfish
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish - 3:00 PM on March 31, 20261 adult1 child
mark 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!
Response from Captain
April 1, 2026
Thanks Josh and Bram. Thanks for your patience and positive attitude during a real tough bite.
Jesse Ledford
Jesse Ledford
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
New
I had a great time!
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on June 4, 20265 adults
Captain Mark is approachable, friendly, and knows what he is doing! This trip was a ton of fun, everyone in my group caught at least 13 fish, and had a blast doing it! it was well worth a 2 hour commute, and i will gladly make that drive again! He’s also the most affordable guide i’ve seen!
Reported catch:
Catfish
Response from Captain
June 5, 2026
Thanks Jesse and crew!
Greg Livingston
Greg Livingston
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Three outstanding trips in one month
5 Hour Trip – Rockwood Catfish on September 12, 20254 adults
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
Jen Viele
Jen Viele
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Core memory made!
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on October 3, 20251 adult1 child
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.
Response from Captain
October 4, 2025
Thanks Jen. Thanks for being so patient on a tough day. Marcus was great too, not many young men his age would have kept such a positive attitude having to wait that long for the bite to start.
Ryan Bassler
Ryan Bassler
us
California, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Expert Captain + Great Catch = Perfect Trip
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on July 16, 20251 adult
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.
Reported catch:
Catfish
Response from Captain
July 18, 2025
Thanks Ryan! Was certainly a great day.

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4 Hour Trip – Skipjack/White Bass
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 3:30 PM)
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Apr 10 - May 21
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US $200
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 3:00 PM)
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US $245
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip – Rockwood Catfish
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 3:00 PM)
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US $245
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip – Spring City
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 3:00 PM)
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US $245
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip – Tailwaters (AM)
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
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May 20 - Jun 30
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US $245
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip – Tailwaters (PM)
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
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May 15 - Jun 30
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US $245
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

5.0
63 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (171)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
100%
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Josh Vanbuskirk
Josh Vanbuskirk
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Michigan, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
markbob knows how to find the giant catfish
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish - 3:00 PM on March 31, 20261 adult1 child
mark 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!
Response from Captain
April 1, 2026
Thanks Josh and Bram. Thanks for your patience and positive attitude during a real tough bite.
Jesse Ledford
Jesse Ledford
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
New
I had a great time!
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on June 4, 20265 adults
Captain Mark is approachable, friendly, and knows what he is doing! This trip was a ton of fun, everyone in my group caught at least 13 fish, and had a blast doing it! it was well worth a 2 hour commute, and i will gladly make that drive again! He’s also the most affordable guide i’ve seen!
Reported catch:
Catfish
Response from Captain
June 5, 2026
Thanks Jesse and crew!
Greg Livingston
Greg Livingston
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Three outstanding trips in one month
5 Hour Trip – Rockwood Catfish on September 12, 20254 adults
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
Jen Viele
Jen Viele
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Core memory made!
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on October 3, 20251 adult1 child
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.
Response from Captain
October 4, 2025
Thanks Jen. Thanks for being so patient on a tough day. Marcus was great too, not many young men his age would have kept such a positive attitude having to wait that long for the bite to start.
Ryan Bassler
Ryan Bassler
us
California, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Expert Captain + Great Catch = Perfect Trip
5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish on July 16, 20251 adult
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.
Reported catch:
Catfish
Response from Captain
July 18, 2025
Thanks Ryan! Was certainly a great day.

FAQs about Markybob Catfishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Other
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Lowe
Boat type
Pontoon
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 50HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots
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