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
5.0 / 5
(81 reviews)
Sevierville
 4 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (130)
Awesome Fishing Trip
Awesome Fishing Trip
Ridge was great!
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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
96%
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Courtney C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day morning Trip on August 1, 2025
My family & I live in Mississippi & for my husband catching a smallmouth bass has always been on his bucket list, as we fish...
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Joshua R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day afternoon trip on July 31, 2025
We were really lucky and caught 20inch and 21 inch small mouth. Ridge was a great guide and took us to some great spots. Keep...
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Billy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Smallies Come to the Boat

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day morning Trip on August 7, 2025
Captain Ridge is great guide and put us on n all over the smallies!!  We had a really great time and landed a huge 18”-20”...
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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...
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Alysa F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day morning Trip on August 22, 2025
Ridge was great. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and very patient with our 8 year old.  Boat and all the fishing...
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