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.
Anglers Choice
320
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(320 reviews)
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Rutledge
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 320 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (422)
No wasting time
No wasting time
No wasting time
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Angler rating
285
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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
91%
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Allison T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highlight of our trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 24, 2025
We had a great time with Ronnie out on the boat. We had a slow start for the first hr as the fish we just chilling and not...
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Kendra B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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No wasting time

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 7, 2025
Jamie was awesome about not wasting time. He was all about putting us on fish.
Kendra B. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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Robert W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our guide was Jayโ€™s Striper Guide Service

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 25, 2025
Jay was a great guide.ย  Would very highly recommend.ย  His name is Jay Girardot.
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Kimberly S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 6, 2025
Sent the husband dad and son on the fishing trip with Captain Jay! They all had an amazing time and Jay was very friendly!...
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Harry M.
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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Cherokee Lake Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 12, 2025
great trip. captain knows what he is doing. looking forward to next trip.
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