Captain
Ridge Palmer

Member since January 2023 Sevierville, United States
Background
Hello all! I am Ridge Palmer, a proud local from East TN, born and raised. My passion is being a fishing guide, and I love showing people the wonders of our stunning rivers and helping them create unforgettable experiences. Let's discover the true beauty that our town has to offer!

Hey, I'm Captain Ridge Palmer

Sevierville, United States
Background
Hello all! I am Ridge Palmer, a proud local from East TN, born and raised. My passion is being a fishing guide, and I love showing people the wonders of our stunning rivers and helping them create unforgettable experiences. Let's discover the true beauty that our town has to offer!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(73 reviews)
Sevierville
 4 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 73 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (117)
Slaying smallmouth with Capt. Ridge
Slaying smallmouth with Capt. Ridge
Slaying smallmouth with Capt. Ridge
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 8, 2025
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Timothy D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day morning Trip on June 13, 2025
Captain Ridge was excellent!  First he text me to let me know due to large amounts of rain in the area, fishing conditions...
Timothy D. recommends Big Ridge River Guides
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Bert S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Slaying smallmouth with Capt. Ridge

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day morning Trip on July 20, 2025
Excellent morning on Holston River with Ridge.  Landed/released 30-ish smallmouth.  Allotta action and several really good...
Bert S. recommends Big Ridge River Guides
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David A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ridge

VERIFIED   Half day afternoon trip on June 20, 2025
The experience was great.  Ridge was great with my 10 year old and displayed great enthusiasm and patience with him.  The...
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Brock T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day afternoon trip on July 18, 2025
Ridge was great! He put us on the fish with the right tackle. We caught 23 and had a great time! We would definitely recommend...
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