We had an outstanding experience with Smoky Mountain Fishing Company, special thanks to our guide Derek. Booking was seamless, and Derek reached out ahead of time to make sure we were fully prepared for the trip. When we met at the ramp I could tell he knew exactly what he was doing, and that confidence carried through the entire day. He was easy to talk to, very friendly, and kept the experience relaxed. especially when we made mistakes, or missed a fish, which he handled with a playful attitude that made the experience even more enjoyable.
Once we got on the water, Derek didn’t waste any time. He was direct. if the fish were on the left, cast left. On the right, cast right. That kind of clarity made a big difference because we didn’t waste time fishing in the wrong places. We started upriver and he had his vehicle shuttled downstream, which allowed us to cover several miles of water.
The bite was steady all day, and we caught both rainbow and brown trout. The highlight was my wife landing her biggest rainbow trout ever. Derek handled that moment like a professional. He stopped the boat, kept my wife focused, and made sure that fish made it into the net. While I caught a solid one too, hers was definitely the star of the show.
Derek was clearly invested in getting us on fish, while still keeping it our responsibility to catch them, which is exactly how it should be. He came fully prepared with all the gear we needed, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
I highly recommend Derek and Smoky Mountain Fishing Company to anyone looking for a great guided fishing experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with him again.

We had a great fishing experience! The weather was beautiful and the fish were biting! Derek was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable about fishing and the area. I really appreciated the ease, organization and efficiency in which the trip went. We spent the entire time on the water fishing. I would highly recommend this trip for all anglers from novice to the most experienced.

When the family decided to vacation in the Smokey Mountains this summer I set off to find a fishing trip for my son and I to experience together. Booking and fishing with guide Derek not only make that bonding fishing trip come to fruition, but also made for some fantastic fishing. The communication was outstanding and Derek’s passion for fishing truly made for an amazing six hour morning trip complete with plenty of fish to cook on the grill later that night. Thanks for the memories Derek

Cant say enough about Derek. he put us in the right spot from the jump, we immediately were catching fish. He was very professional but also easy going and down to earth, you knew immediately he knew exactly what he was doing. Never a dull moment the entire trip, he related very well with both of my sons (11/12), kept them entertained and laughing the entire time. I would book another trip with him anytime we are the East
Tennessee area. Thank you for a good time Derek.

Had an amazing time.  Captain Derek couldnt have been better with my 10 and 5 year old.  He had both kids catching fish and was happy to entertain them on slow downs.  Derek was personable and very knowledgeable, kids even held onto what he was saying and the 10 year old caught the biggest fish of the day.