Captain
Blake Clemons

Member since October 2023 Middle Valley, United States
Background
I have spent the last 30 years fishing the TN River. My home lake is Chickamauga and have spent most of my life fishing it in winter, spring, summer, and fall.
Techniques
Running River takes pride in being able to catch fish in all seasons with all tactics. Casting and spinning gear are implemented, depending on technique required to catch bass.

Hey, I'm Captain Blake Clemons

Middle Valley, United States
Background
I have spent the last 30 years fishing the TN River. My home lake is Chickamauga and have spent most of my life fishing it in winter, spring, summer, and fall.
Techniques
Running River takes pride in being able to catch fish in all seasons with all tactics. Casting and spinning gear are implemented, depending on technique required to catch bass.
Anglers Choice
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Running River Fishing Charter

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(13 reviews)
Angler's choice
Middle Valley
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Trips from US $250

Fishing Reports

Jason, Glenn and the river spin
Jason, Glenn and the river spin
May 29, 2025 Middle Valley
Got out for a full day trip with Jason and Glenn. We hit the river in hopes of catching smallmouth and largemouth. The bite was good and we boated around 40 fish.
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Full day with Daniel
Full day with Daniel
May 26, 2025 Middle Valley
I had a full day trip with Daniel on Chickamauga. The morning started off slow but we put the pedal to the metal until we landed on them. Fish were caught on buzz bait, crank bait, worms, and spoons. As the sun got high the fish werenโ€™t shy.
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Nicolas and Chris
Nicolas and Chris
May 22, 2025 Middle Valley
Had a morning trip with Nicolas and Chris. The bite was slow at first but eventually found some fish on shallow crankbaits. As the morning turned to aftwrnoon, we transitioned out deep to finish with a flurry.
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Chickamauga Charlie
Chickamauga Charlie
May 15, 2025 Middle Valley
Got out for a half day trip with Charlie on Chickamauga. The rain was heavy and the winds were high but the bite was good. We boated 30+ fish for the afternoon on deep crankbaits, chatterbaits, and drop shots on river ledges.
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Deep Ledges
Deep Ledges
May 10, 2025 Middle Valley
Jerry got a full day in and he was busy catching. We fished deep ledges for early post-spawners. We caught 50+ for the day with several 3lb+ fish. The numbers and size should only get better for the rest of May and June.
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Reel deals on the Square Bills
Reel deals on the Square Bills
May 6, 2025 Middle Valley
Got out for a full day trip with Todd from Jacksonville. The fish are pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn right now. We cranked square bills over grass flats with great success. Several 2-4lb fish with a 7+ getting off at the boat.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Awesome fishing trip!
Awesome fishing trip!
He is the best
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Kaitlyn J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 28, 2024
I booked this trip for my husband for Christmas and he had a blast and said he will definitely be going back!! Weโ€™d recommend...
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Scott W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2024
We didnโ€™t catch the big one but we caught a few nice ones. It was a good time . Blake works hard to try to make the experience...
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Chris F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 20, 2024
Captain Blake was a great teacher and guide. We would definitely use him again. My boys fished 1/2 day caught fish when conditions...
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Brandon M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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He is the best

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 10, 2024
We had Soo much fun caught a lot of fish today and lots of fun and yes I would book it again we caught a lot of different fish...
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Anum A.
Excellent
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What a fun day!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 2024
Booked this for my husbandโ€™s birthday and we had an absolute blast with captain Blake! Caught so many fish and overall had...
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