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
(52 reviews)
Sevierville
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Rickey T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Rick T

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on August 1, 2024
What an awesome fishing experience on Lake Cherokee with Captain Derek Kinsler! If you have any doubt about taking this trip,...
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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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Mandy O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Smokey mountain fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on June 30, 2024
Fishing in the Smokey mountains with Derick was a one of a kind experience. My son and I had an amazing time and this experience...
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Marcy J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish on!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on April 17, 2025
My boys had a blast! Derek put us on the fish.
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Rob R.
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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Very fun

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Float on April 14, 2025
We all had a good time. Caught some nice smallmouth bass!
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