Captain
Ryan Banta

Member since July 2019 Rutledge, United States
Background
Ryan has been an avid fisherman and hunter all his life, he’s always enjoyed spending time in nature and loves every chance he gets to do it. He’s been fishing the local waters for 25 years now and decided to start guiding fishing trips to introduce more people to the sport he loves and show them the beautiful nature of East Tennessee. What he enjoys the most about taking people fishing is to see the excitement of an angler fighting their first big fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Ryan Banta

Rutledge, United States
Background
Ryan has been an avid fisherman and hunter all his life, he’s always enjoyed spending time in nature and loves every chance he gets to do it. He’s been fishing the local waters for 25 years now and decided to start guiding fishing trips to introduce more people to the sport he loves and show them the beautiful nature of East Tennessee. What he enjoys the most about taking people fishing is to see the excitement of an angler fighting their first big fish.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(266 reviews)
Angler's choice
Rutledge
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 266 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Laurel B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Charter Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 30, 2024
This charter fishing experience was by far the best one I have ever been on! Captain Ryan is a gifted fisherman and we caught...
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Scott E. K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 26, 2023
Scott E. K. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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Rachel K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 16, 2023
Rachel K. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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Ron O.
Huntsville, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bucket List fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 31, 2023
My 82 year old mother has been fishing her entire life, but had never fished from a boat before. After reading the overwhelming...
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Braden N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ryan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 18, 2023
Braden N. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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