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.
61
Reviews
Our Team
Alston G.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Smoky Mountain Fishing Company

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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First Guide Trip from Gatlinburg
First Guide Trip from Gatlinburg
First Guide Trip from Gatlinburg
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Adrian C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a catch!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Float on April 21, 2025
Great spots to fish and had a blast!
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Brent H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Float on June 12, 2025
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Kristopher Y.
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 – Float on April 1, 2025
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Katherine R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Derek was a great guide.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Float on October 24, 2024
Had a great time. Relaxed and just had fun fishing…. Best part I caught more than the hubby.. Highly recommend..
Katherine R. recommends Smoky Mountain Fishing Company
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Brian G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Float on August 22, 2024
Derick was great!!!  Very knowledgeable.  Caught a lot of fish.  Highly recommend!!!!
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