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
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My Charter Listing

Smoky Mountain Fishing Company

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(66 reviews)
Sevierville
 Last booking: 10 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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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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John W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   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
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   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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Wade F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day in the rain!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on May 12, 2025
Alston was great. Rained for half the trip but he had us catching fish. We will definitely go out with him again!
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Christopher B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Derek

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on October 10, 2024
Me and my 7yo son had an awesome day fishing with Captain Derek.ย  He was a great teacher and very patient with my son who...
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Mario P.
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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Fish on ....with Derek

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on May 2, 2025
Derek was a great fishing guide. Highly recommend. Will us his services againโ€ฆ
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