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.
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My Charter Listing

Smith Fishing Adventures LLC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(66 reviews)
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Harrison
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
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Fishing Reports

Finger Food
Finger Food
May 28, 2025 Harrison
Finally got a break in what has been a bad stretch of weather on Lake Chickamauga. Landed 29 crappie today; unfortunately lots of small fish mixed in . Water temperature was 72 degrees and the fish were taken either trolling or tightlining over brushpiles.
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Slow Bite
Slow Bite
Apr 23, 2025 Harrison
Jerry and Jay worked hard today for about 20 crappies, but with only a few keepers. Biggest fish of the day was a 13.5 inch white crappie. Here are some photos of the larger fish.
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Raining Crappie
Raining Crappie
Apr 22, 2025 Harrison
Rained all day, but there was none of the infernal wind we've been dealing with lately. Jerry and Jay had a good day and are looking forward to fishing with me again tomorrow. In addition to the crappie, we took two nice-sized channel cats which we released. Water temperature was 69 and all fish were taken from 10-15 depths over 20-25 FOW. Fish were equally taken on crappie jigs and crankbaits.
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Crankbait Crappie
Crankbait Crappie
Apr 21, 2025 Harrison
The fish were celebrating this newlywed couple, until pre-frontal winds blew us off Chickamauga Lake early with 25 - 30 mph gusts. Lots of crappie were landed, but only the 11 inch plus fish were kept. Water temp was 68+ degrees, and all fish were taken trolling 10-15 foot depths over 20-25 FOW.
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Crankbait Crappie
Crankbait Crappie
Apr 21, 2025 Harrison
The fish were celebrating this newlywed couple, until pre-frontal winds blew us off Chickamauga Lake early with 25 - 30 mph gusts. Lots of crappie were landed, but only the 11 inch plus fish were kept. Water temp was 68+ degrees, and all fish were taken trolling 10-15 foot depths over 20-25 FOW.
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Chickamauga Crappie
Chickamauga Crappie
Apr 20, 2025 Harrison
Who says crankbaits don't catch crappie? These were taken pushing and pulling crankbaits and jigs, but crankbaits were the order of the day.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Gregory
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Tim F.
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Amazing Captain

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip - Lake Chickamauga on January 2, 2025
Very cold day of fishing. Caught fish and he tried a lot of spots to catch fish. Not the best weather but still fun.
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Brent D.
Excellent
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Put us on the Crappie

VERIFIED   4-Hour Afternoon Crappie Trip on April 1, 2025
Captain Greg put us on the Crappie all day long. My son caught a super nice 15โ€ Crappie.
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David D.
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Chickamauga Lake

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on August 5, 2024
Capt Greg was very determined to get us a good catch. Extremely knowledgeable and skilled. We must have caught well over 10...
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David H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great guide

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on April 14, 2025
Guide is very good that what he does has all the proper. Equipment and knowledge. Works hard to catch fish. Canโ€™t wait to...
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Jeff A.
Excellent
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Great Day on the lake

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on October 3, 2024
Our guide Greg has all of the technology and fishing experience needed for a great day out fishing. We caught over 30 fish...
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