Knoxville Fishing Guide Service

***Catch and release only***

Knoxville Fishing Guide Service is a friendly river guide business run by Jason Jeffrey, offering full and half day fishing trips on the Clinch , French Broad, and Holston Rivers. Your guide is an East Tennessee native who’s been guiding for almost 2 decades, so you’re in great hands when it comes to exploring this part of the state.

You will be fishing aboard his 18’ Stealth Craft jet boat or his 16’ Clacka Craft drift boat. The perfect vessels for navigating these shallow waters. Both boats feature a small and stealthy trolling motor for when the power of the currents is not enough. There’s high-quality fishing equipment on board to help you bring in the best specimens around.

Jason specializes in fly fishing along these calm, quiet rivers for species Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth Bass, depending on the time of year and what is in season. He is a professional guide who is always happy to show anglers, new and old his best tips for bringing in each species.

Jason is committed to sustainable fishing and maintains a strict catch-and-release policy for all species in order to protect the local fish numbers.

Explore some of the best fishing in Tennessee with Knoxville Fishing Guide Service, and have a fishing adventure you won’t forget! Ages 12 and up.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) - Bass Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    This is a half day fishing trip for up to 3 anglers targeting Smallmouth Bass on the French Broad or Holston river . Depending on the conditions we may meet near Knoxville or Sevierville. I supply all the fishing gear you will need for the trip. This is my best trip for folks visiting Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. The scenery is amazing and it is convenient to fit in a vacation itenerary. A Tennessee fishing license is required for all anglers.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip- Bass Fishing (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $400
    A 1/2 day out on the water for up to 3 anglers in the afternnon. Departure time varies a little depending on the water release schedule . I supply everything you will need for a full day on the water . This is my best trip for folks on vacation in the Pigeon Forge , Gatlinburg area. The views of the French Broad or Holston rivers are amazing and the Bass fishing is top knotch. This is a great activity to add to your Smoky mountain vacation . A Tennessee fishing license is required for all anglers.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
  • Private trip
    Clinch River Trout fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Fly or spin fishing on the Clinch river in Clinton Tn. for rainbow and brown trout. We normally meet at the Hwy 61 TVA river access . From there we go up river to Norris then float back down to Clinton. The Clinch river is a beautiful float full of opportunity. This trip is a full day 6 hrs for two anglers . Ages 12 and up .
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    Full day Trip- Bass Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Oct 15
    US $500
    A full day out on the water for up to 3 anglers . Departure time varies a little depending on the water release schedule . I supply everything you will need for a full day on the water . This is my best trip for folks on vacation in the Pigeon Forge , Gatlinburg area. The views of the French Broad or Holston rivers are amazing and the Bass fishing is top knotch. This is a great activity to add to your Smoky mountain vacation . A Tennessee fishing license is required for all anglers.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
  • Private trip
    Holston River - Trout Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    This is a full day float for two anglers on the Holston river below Cherokee Dam. We normally meet up in Blaine Tn and then head to the river. This is my best and most productive fly fishing float. The river is very scenic and has a western feel. I use a Mackenzie style drift boat to navigate the shallowshoals. This river has wide stream banks that are very slippery when getting in and out of the boat its important to have a stable body. Ages 12 and up. Tn regulations require a license that includes trout
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
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FAQs about Knoxville Fishing Guide Service

Knoxville Fishing Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip (AM) - Bass Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip- Bass Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Clinch River Trout fishing (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Full day Trip- Bass Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Holston River - Trout Fishing (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Knoxville Fishing Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Knoxville Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (7’0 medium action spinning gear)
  • Lures (Soft plastics , rapalas, jigs )
  • Lunch (On full day trips only.)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (6wt -8wt Fly Rods )

Knoxville Fishing Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Clinch, Holston, French Broad.)
  • Lake Fishing (Melton Hill Lake.)

Knoxville Fishing Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Knoxville Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bass (White)
  • Brown Trout
  • Carp
  • Garfish
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Meet the Captain

Jason Jeffrey
Sevierville, Tennessee, United States
12 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
71 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2017
Angler's Choice
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Knoxville Fishing Guide is a specialty fishing guide business run by Jason, an East Tennessee native who has been guiding these rivers for the last 21 years.
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Jason J.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bass (White) White Bass

Boat specs

Stealth Craft (Jet boat) originally built in 2016, and restored in 2016. Powered by a 80HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 31 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Clinch, Holston, French Broad.
Lake Fishing
Melton Hill Lake.

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
7’0 medium action spinning gear
Lures
Soft plastics , rapalas, jigs
Lunch
On full day trips only.
Fly Fishing Equipment
6wt -8wt Fly Rods

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ages 12 and up.
Catch and Release Mandatory
for all species

Payment

Pay online in full

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No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Friendly and helpful

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trout Fishing on March 27, 2024
Jason was very helpful and easy to deal with. Caught plenty of fish and an overall great time.
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Knoxville Fishing Guide Service with Jason Jeffrey

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) - Bass Fishing on December 16, 2023
Knowledgeable and friendly guide who put in extra time without charge making sure he helped me get on 1 of my bucket list fish…smallmouth...
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Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip- Bass Fishing (PM) on March 27, 2024
Kevin was awesome Highly suggest
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Kyle S.
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full day Trip- Bass Fishing on March 19, 2024
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Diane O.
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Half day with capt Jason

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 25, 2023
Jason is very knowledgeable about the waters he fishes in. He takes you right to the the spots where fish are. Jason is very...
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