Captain
Gregory Smith

Member since July 2022 Harrison, United States
Background
I am a Ph.D. Research Marine Biologist with over 40+ years of fishing, boating, and research experience. I have been successfully fishing oceans, lakes, and rivers all over the world and here in Tennessee for the past 5 years.
Techniques
One of my favorite fishing techniques involves trolling with planer boards with both live and artificial baits. I find that this method produces a better quantity, quality, and variety of species. Generally it allows me to have up to 6 simultaneous bait presentations which means more fish in the boat for you!! When the situation calls for it, I also rely upon jigging and casting strategies.

Hey, I'm Captain Gregory Smith

Harrison, United States
Background
I am a Ph.D. Research Marine Biologist with over 40+ years of fishing, boating, and research experience. I have been successfully fishing oceans, lakes, and rivers all over the world and here in Tennessee for the past 5 years.
Techniques
One of my favorite fishing techniques involves trolling with planer boards with both live and artificial baits. I find that this method produces a better quantity, quality, and variety of species. Generally it allows me to have up to 6 simultaneous bait presentations which means more fish in the boat for you!! When the situation calls for it, I also rely upon jigging and casting strategies.
Anglers Choice
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Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Smith Fishing Adventures LLC

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(79 reviews)
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Harrison
 Last booking: 15 hours ago
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Trips from US $225

Fishing Reports

Striper and More
Striper and More
Nov 12, 2025 Harrison
All catch and release on a short afternoon trip today, so no group fish pictures. Here are a few highlights. The water temperature has fallen to 58 and the lake is down over 5 feet from summer pool. Five species were taken in all.
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Diverse Mix
Diverse Mix
Nov 6, 2025 Harrison
A multi-strategy approach (pushing and pulling jigs and crankbaits, tightlining minnows) resulted in a mix of crappie , spotted bass, largemouth bass, white bass, yellow bass, and bluegill today. Total fish count today was well over 40.
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October 2025 Photo Highlights
October 2025 Photo Highlights
Oct 27, 2025 Harrison
Multispecies catches dominate October trips on Lake Chickamauga
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Slow Day
Slow Day
Oct 25, 2025 Harrison
We worked hard to put 17 crappie onboard today, but only 8 were keepers. Also caught a few bass, and lost a catfish at net. All fish were caught tightlining live minnows over brushpiles in 16-24 FOW. Pushing and pulling jigs and crankbaits wasn't successful as the fish weren't roaming, but hanging tight to structure.
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Wind on the Water
Wind on the Water
Oct 11, 2025 Harrison
Gusty winds kept us off our preferred spots today, but we managed to take some bass, drum, and 9-10 inch crappie in the more sheltered areas. Water temps are falling and the fall bite is ahead.
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Wind on the Water
Wind on the Water
Oct 11, 2025 Harrison
Gusty winds kept us off our preferred spots today, but we managed to take some bass, drum, and 9-10 inch crappie in the more sheltered areas. Water temps are falling and the fall bite is ahead.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 79 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fall Fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Fred H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fish the Tennessee river

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on May 3, 2024
You could not find a more accommodating Captain.ย  Unfortunately, due to rescheduling with bad weather, I missed the Spring...
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MIRCEA B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Super kind and professional!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on September 18, 2024
I wish I had a grand papa like him. Iโ€™ll be back for sure. Thank you, Gregory.
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Jeremy S.
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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Fun day fishing on the lake.

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip - Lake Chickamauga on August 12, 2024
Greg was a great host and went out of his way to make it a great experience for me and my son.
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Ryland R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Great day crappie fishing!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on February 23, 2024
Greg put us on the crappie immediately; we look forward to fishing with him again. :-)
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Lisa W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Captain Greg

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on November 25, 2023
We had a fantastic fishing trip with captain Greg. He was very knowledgeable and even taught us some new techniques to use...
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