Captain
Derek Kinsler

Member since October 2019 Sevierville, United States
Background
I am a 5th generation fisherman in east Tennessee. A majority of my life has been on the water chasing down fish and learning there habits.

Hey, I'm Captain Derek Kinsler

Sevierville, United States
Background
I am a 5th generation fisherman in east Tennessee. A majority of my life has been on the water chasing down fish and learning there habits.
Our Team
Alston G.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(50 reviews)
Sevierville
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 50 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (49)
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What a catch!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Susan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Derek was awesome!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on May 21, 2025
Derek was professional, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He taught me new fishing techniques to the point that I started...
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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

Cap'n Derek is the BEST!!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on July 31, 2024
Captain Derek is the best.ย  This was a girls trip for my niece who has autism.ย  Derek has the patience of Job.ย  He was so...
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John W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on June 11, 2025
Just what we were looking for, a chill morning of fishing on the river. Derek was knowledgeable and easy going. Would highly...
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John A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on May 25, 2025
Excellent fishing trip. Captain Derek was very friendly and professional. Would absolutely recommend him and will definitely...
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Maria M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Great Trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on December 16, 2024
We had a great trip even though we only caught moss and sticks, but you canโ€™t control the weather or the fish. We just enjoyed...
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