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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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Big Ridge River Guides

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(87 reviews)
Sevierville
Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (143)
Awesome fishing guide
Awesome fishing guide
Amazing experience for my 11 year old.
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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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Todd J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day morning Trip on July 24, 2025
Went with my son and grandson.ย  Caught about 20 fish.ย  It was great. Highly recommend
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Adelbert H.
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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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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Scott L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Ridge was great!

VERIFIED   Half Day morning Trip on August 18, 2025
He was great. Great patients with us first time bass fishing!
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Haylee P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Half day afternoon trip on August 1, 2025
Ridge was a great guide. We caught several fish. Overall, great trip!
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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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