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.
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Reviews
Our Team
Alston G.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Smoky Mountain Fishing Company

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(66 reviews)
Sevierville
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 66 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (67)
Derek was awesome! My 10 year had a blast.
August fishing trip
August fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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James T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on July 6, 2025
Derek was an exceptional guide on our fishing trip. His helpfulness shone through, and he made the experience incredibly enjoyable,...
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Dave N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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20+ fish caught

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on June 27, 2025
Alston did a great job with my son and I.ย  He was always patient and helped us work through issues. We started slow but then...
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Chantel W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AWESOME EXPERIENCE !!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on March 24, 2025
10/10 EXPERIENCE !! Our captain was so knowledgeable, FUN, and very flexible/ accommodating with our start time due to morning...
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Susan 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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Derek was awesome!

VERIFIED   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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Tammy F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on April 18, 2025
Great experience while in the smoky Mountains for a spring break trip! The captain was very patient with my 8 year old. We...
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