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Timothy Day
Timothy Day
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified

Great experience

Half Day Trip2 adults

Captain Ridge was excellent! First he text me to let me know due to large amounts of rain in the area, fishing conditions were less than optimal. He offered to refund my deposit even though we were inside the 7 day cancellation period. My son really wanted to fish so we went anyway. Ridge put us on fish and we caught a mixed bag but caught a couple smallmouth bass and had a fantastic time. Great equipment, great boat, top notch guide and we definitely will be back if we return to the area!

Response from Captain

Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad you guys had fun hope to see you all again in the future!

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Big Ridge River Guides
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5.0
(113)
20 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $375

Rating

5.0
113 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 98%
    Great experience
  • 97%
    Family friendly
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    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 96%
    Recommended
  • 97%
    Caught fish

All reviews (113)

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  • Will Stout
    Will Stout
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2019
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    fish and fun

    Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM • 2 adults • 1 child

    Ridge got us on the fish right away. he had good gear and continuously switched things up to find the hot bait. he kept us in the strike zone with trolling motor and boat effortlessly but we still had to make the cast which we love. coached my 9year old son up on reading the water and making the best cast. the guy is a pro and equally important cool guy to BS with for a half day. highly recommend you wond be let down.

    Reported Catch
    Smallmouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for much for the kind words and for sticking with me on a slow day! hope to see you guys again in the future

  • Paul Schafernak
    Paul Schafernak
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great day on the water

    Half Day Trip • 1 adult

    Ridge put me on fish and I had a great morning of fishing. Caught several Smallmouth and a Striper. He knows the river and where to fish. i would highly recommend him to anyone.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the kind words I appreciate it!

  • Amy Schubert
    Amy Schubert
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    haulin’ bass!!

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    we had the best time with captain ridge - we caught bass on the first cast and the last! ridge was super knowledgeable and patient and we had a great time on his home river. we highly recommend ridge if you’re looking for something fun and outdoorsy to do in the pigeon forge area.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks so much for the kind words!

  • Angela Tomas
    Angela Tomas
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing experience

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    Ridge was great! he communciated multiple times leading up to pur trip necause of the rainy forecast. he was honest and up front, he even swotched spots the noght before with hope of us getting the most bites possible. super experience and would highly recommend!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the kind words!

  • Erin King
    Erin King
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Loved our time on the river!

    Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM • 2 adults

    Ridge was such a knowledgeable Captain. He provided us with everything we needed to catch fish and was a joy to be with for the day. He has a beautiful boat and said he often brings his dog on his trips, which would have sold me from the start. Over all a great time!

    Reported Catch
    Smallmouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thanks so much for the kind words i really appreciate it!