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Freshwater Drum Bring Non-Stop Action!

July 19, 2025

Freshwater Drum are the unsung heroes of the fishing world, delivering non-stop action and some of the most thrilling fights you'll find. These underappreciated fish bite nearly year-round, eagerly hitting both artificial baits and minnows. While other anglers twiddle their thumbs waiting for "popular" species, Drum keep your rod bending with fast, aggressive strikes. Using a simple free-line setup with just a hook and minnow, you’ll reel in Drum consistently. Want bigger ones? Artificial baits are the go-to, triggering epic battles that’ll leave you grinning. As a bonus, you’ll often hook other overlooked gems like White Bass while targeting Drum, adding even more excitement to your trip. If you’re after numbers and a good time, Freshwater Drum fishing is the way to go. They’re feisty, fun, and ready to make every cast count!

Cherokee is on fire!

July 11, 2025

Quick limir of stripers then tons of catch and release Hrbrids!!!

Line scremers

July 3, 2025

The yellow rods were bending and the reels were smoking this morning as this family brought in the racing stripes.

Family fun

June 25, 2025

Fish on fish on over and over

Another Great Morning on Cherokee with S

June 23, 2025

Located an actice school of Stripers and Hybrids with fast paced action!!

Monters

June 10, 2025

Drag was screaming and line was stretching today.

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What anglers said about fishing in Grainger County

Warm summer months can be slow for bass but we were patient and followed instructions. Captain Nathan found fish and we caught several all morning.

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Warm summer months can be slow for bass but we were patient and followed instructions. Captain Nathan found fish and we caught several all morning.

Nathan Mountain Outdoors

It gets really hot in July, so I would recommend a morning trip over an afternoon trip… But with Captain Joe you’re gonna catch either way!

5.0 / 5

It gets really hot in July, so I would recommend a morning trip over an afternoon trip… But with Captain Joe you’re gonna catch either way!

ShadNasty Fishing Charters

It was great as long as you know the area and the time of day that works best with the weather and your equipment you should be good

5.0 / 5

It was great as long as you know the area and the time of day that works best with the weather and your equipment you should be good

ShadNasty Fishing Charters

Make sure to check the weather! We had a 4 hour excursion planned, but had to cut it short because of heavy rain. We still caught our maximum allowed to keep in half the time, but the weather cut our 4 hour trip to 2.

5.0 / 5

Smoky Mountain Fishing Company

Make sure to dress for rainy weather, even if it is forecast for later in the day. And have fun

5.0 / 5

Make sure to dress for rainy weather, even if it is forecast for later in the day. And have fun

Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter

Be prepared to battle these fish! They are tough to pull in! They are fighters for sure! Hahaha. And when you’re done…. You much grab a meal at The Tomato Grill!! Our boat Captain suggested it and it was absolutely amazing!!!!

5.0 / 5

ShadNasty Fishing Charters

Terrible conditions ,rain and cold front moved in the night before but he located the bait fish and the Strippers Lots of nice fish.

5.0 / 5

Terrible conditions ,rain and cold front moved in the night before but he located the bait fish and the Strippers Lots of nice fish.

StriperXtreme Guide Service

The trip was better than I expected Give Ridge the opportunity to show what he does

5.0 / 5

The trip was better than I expected Give Ridge the opportunity to show what he does

Big Ridge River Guides

Book with Xtreme Stripers for sure! Captain Bobby knows the area and he’ll get you on the fish!!!

5.0 / 5

Book with Xtreme Stripers for sure! Captain Bobby knows the area and he’ll get you on the fish!!!

StriperXtreme Guide Service

Listen to your guide. That is what made me catch fish Ridge knows how to teach you in his River.

5.0 / 5

Listen to your guide. That is what made me catch fish Ridge knows how to teach you in his River.

Big Ridge River Guides

Get with the Captain and see about the finer details of your trip. You may be able to get on the water a little sooner.

5.0 / 5

Get with the Captain and see about the finer details of your trip. You may be able to get on the water a little sooner.

Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter

Our captain told us that fishing was not as good as usual due to muddy water in the rivers following heavy rain storms recently.

5.0 / 5

Our captain told us that fishing was not as good as usual due to muddy water in the rivers following heavy rain storms recently.

Smoky Mountain Fishing Company

Bring sunscreen, despite the elevation it's not much cooler than the low lands

5.0 / 5

Bring sunscreen, despite the elevation it's not much cooler than the low lands

Smoky Mountain Fishing Company

Striper bandit is the best guide ! We have been coming for 10 years now and have dealt with a few different guides rusty was the best we have had !! I can’t wait to do this again next year

5.0 / 5

Striper bandit is the best guide ! We have been coming for 10 years now and have dealt with a few different guides rusty was the best we have had !! I can’t wait to do this again next year

Striper Bandit Guide Service

Always remember that this is fishing. Not catching. Nothing is guaranteed.You may not always catch your targeted fish for different reasons. The bite was slow,but, Cody still put us on fish. My boys just couldn’t get a Striper in the boat. They did enjoy the good fight though while they were hooked up.

5.0 / 5