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
319
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(319 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 319 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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No wasting time
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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
91%
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Frank Z.
Moncks Corner, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2020
Frank Z. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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Anthony M.
Cumming, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Day Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 9, 2020
Mixed Catch including several striper, smallmouth, largemouth and catfish.
Anthony M. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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Michael B.
El Dorado, AR
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ryan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 26, 2021
Michael B. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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Mark K.
Maryville, Tennessee
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Evening trip with Captain Rysn

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 6, 2020
Lake was beautiful, much better than the fishing.ย  Ryan got us on fish, but only caught 2 hybrid bass.ย  Will probably try...
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Richard T.
Huntsville, Alabama
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trip with Captain Ryan

VERIFIED   Quarter Day Trip on August 19, 2019
The captain was very friendly and worked hard to get us on some fish. Beautiful lake and nice boat
Richard T. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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