Damn Good Striped Bass Fishing Guides In Tennessee

The best striped bass fishing trips in Tennessee are:

• Ellis Ward Guide Service
• Smoky Mountain Fishing Company

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 striped bass trips in Tennessee, and the most popular trips in the area are TN Striper & Catfish Trip guided by Anthony, Eastern TN Smallmouth Float Trips guided by Derek, and Tailwater Trout guided by Ellis.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for striped bass in Tennessee as well as lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Tennessee are artificial lure fishing, light tackle fishing, and sight casting but jigging and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for striped bass in Tennessee can range anywhere from about $350 to $770, but the average price for a half day trip for striped bass in Tennessee is $375. The average price for a full day trip for striped bass in Tennessee is $625.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for striped bass fishing in Tennessee is summer, and most anglers book their trips 14 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Tennessee, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Tennessee. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Tennessee.