Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter

Independent · Rutledge, Tennessee

Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter is an independent fishing guide based in Rutledge, Tennessee, running stillwater trips for striped bass, crappie, largemouth bass, walleye, blue catfish, channel catfish, and flathead catfish on Cherokee Lake. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.

Guided trips on Cherokee Lake near Rutledge cover striped bass, crappie, largemouth bass, walleye, and three catfish species. Captain Ryan Banta runs the boat for families and seasoned anglers alike.

Tripsstillwater
Rates$400 to $500 depending on trip length (4 to 6 hours)
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What waters does Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter fish?

Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter guides Cherokee Lake, out of Rutledge, Tennessee. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.

What fish can you catch with Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter?

On Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter's trips you're targeting striped bass, crappie, largemouth bass, walleye, blue catfish, channel catfish, and flathead catfish. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.

What kind of trips does Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter run?

Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter runs stillwater trips on Cherokee Lake. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.

Do I need a fishing license to fish in Tennessee?

Yes: everyone fishing Tennessee waters needs a valid Tennessee fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter can point you to the right one for your trip.

How do I book a trip with Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter?

You book directly with Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter: through their website at cherokeelakefishingcharter.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.

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