Captain
Ricky Murphy

Member since December 2023 Chattanooga, United States
Background
With over 20 years of experience, Capt. Ricky Murphy has a trick or two up his sleeve when it comes to finishing the Tennessee waters. These waters are most known for Bass and he will gladly show you how to catch them whether you opt for a river or lake fishing trip - the best way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Ricky Murphy

Chattanooga, United States
Background
With over 20 years of experience, Capt. Ricky Murphy has a trick or two up his sleeve when it comes to finishing the Tennessee waters. These waters are most known for Bass and he will gladly show you how to catch them whether you opt for a river or lake fishing trip - the best way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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Platinum Fishing Guides

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(17 reviews)
Chattanooga
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Greg S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Superb experience!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 8, 2025
My son and I had a great time!! Ricky had excellent knowledge of where the fish were and the right technique to catch them....
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James C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip with Captain Ricky

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 28, 2025
What a great trip!ย  Ricky communicated well with us during booking, was on time, and was great company.ย  Most importantly,...
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Burke S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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First time bass fishing was a hit!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 12, 2025
Come down from Alberta to go bass fishing and couldnโ€™t be happier with the experience with Captain Ricky. Was there early...
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Joshua P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great morning with Captain Rick

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 3, 2025
the 4 hr trip flew by! Rick put us on the fish quickly and kept us on them for the morning. Canโ€™t wait to get back out with...
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John J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing fun

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 17, 2025
If you want to be put on some good fish, holler at Captain Ricky. Had a good day out on the water. Thank you.
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