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!
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My Charter Listing

Big Ridge River Guides

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(77 reviews)
Sevierville
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 77 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (121)
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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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Samantha F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful time

VERIFIED   Half day afternoon trip on September 5, 2024
I took my son on a trip for his 11th birthday. We both caught the biggest fish we ever had. Mine being a 18 1/2 small mouth...
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Bobby P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wow

VERIFIED   Half day afternoon trip on March 22, 2025
We had great time, caught fish and made new friends. Ridge and Derrick were great guides.
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Adelbert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Smallmouth in November

VERIFIED   Half day afternoon trip on November 14, 2024
Ridge was knowledgeable of river Adapted to weather and arranged different day so we didnโ€™t have to fish in cold and...
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John P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Fishing Trip in Tennessee

VERIFIED   Half Day morning Trip on September 18, 2024
We had a 6 hour trip with Ridge and it was an absolutely wonderful trip. We were catching fish, we were laughing and cutting...
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George H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Professional and knowledgeable

VERIFIED   Half day afternoon trip on May 22, 2025
Great service and we will be booking this again
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