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)
Angler's choice
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
Photos & videos by reviewers (422)
No wasting time
No wasting time
No wasting time
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Angler rating
284
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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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Michael L. G.
Berea, KY
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Full day captain Ryan

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 17, 2022
First thing the captain show up 30+minutes late He found the fish start fishing and didnโ€™t let everyone fish We...
Michael L. G. does not recommend Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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Sheila A.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 10, 2022
Sheila A. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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Eric K.
Hixson, Tennessee
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Capt. Jessie

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 12, 2020
Eric K. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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Milicent T.
Louisville, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 hour trip

VERIFIED   Quarter Day Trip on July 29, 2019
Great captain, very friendly and informative.
Milicent T. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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Hope H.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Ryan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 24, 2021
Hope H. recommends Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
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