Fishing Guide Services
Fishing Guide Services
Lake Chickamauga Crappie
Smith Fishing Adventures offers fishing charters in the beautiful Tennessee Valley and surrounding areas. Capt. Greg's specialty is crappie fishing Lake Chickamauga, one of the top crappie lakes in Tennessee. He has developed techniques which are successful year-round, not only during spring spawning periods. Additionally, his method selectively targets larger fish (slabs) and 12-16 inch fish are the rule rather than exception. Other species commonly taken include bass, catfish, and drum. You will be introduced to a wide variety of fishing techniques including spider-rigging, trolling, jigging, and casting.
Meet Your Guide
USCG-licensed Capt. Greg has studied and fished Earth's lakes, rivers, and oceans for most of his life. In addition to being an avid fisherman, he holds a PhD in Biology and has published numerous scientific papers on a variety of fishery topics. Moreover, he has lived and fished in Florida, Panama, Bahrain, Hawaii, Wisconsin, South Dakota and, most recently, Tennessee. He has won numerous fishing and diving tournaments through the years and you can view a quick video of his fishing history here.
The Boat
2022 Tracker Grizzly 1754 powered by a Tohatsu Four-Stroke engine. The boat is ideal for fishing local waters and is equipped with Humminbird Helix fishfinders with GPS/Sidescan/Mega Live Imaging, live baitwell, Haswing Cayman Trolling Motor with electronic anchoring, Bimini top for those hot summer days, and all required USCG safety equipment.
What's Included
All trips include tackle, lures/bait, and an iced fish bag to keep your fish. Certainly, you are allowed to keep your catch within legal bag and size limits!!!!! All you need to bring is a valid personal fishing license and your food/snacks.
Charter Options
5-Hour Lake Chickamauga Fishing Charter
5-Hour Lake Chickamauga Fishing Charter
5-Hour Lake Chickamauga Fishing Charter
This charter leaves the Harrison Bay State Park boat ramp at 0700 and returns at 1200. The target species are trophy white and black crappie although other species, including bass, drum, and catfish are taken. These trips run Monday through Saturday throughout the year.
$200.00 for 1 person
$250.00 for 2 persons
7-Hour Lake Chickamauga Fishing Charter
5-Hour Lake Chickamauga Fishing Charter
5-Hour Lake Chickamauga Fishing Charter
This charter leaves the Harrison Bay State Park boat ramp at 0700 and returns at 1400. The target species are trophy crappie but bass and other species are taken. These trips run Monday through Saturday throughout the year, weather permitting.
Rates: $250.00 for 1 person
$325.00 for 2 persons
4-Hour Afternoon Crappie Trip
5-Hour Lake Chickamauga Fishing Charter
4-Hour Afternoon Crappie Trip
If you are not a cold-weather, early morning riser, you can take advantage of this special winter seasonal trip which leaves at noon after temperatures have moderated a bit. Temperatures might be chilly, but the crappie spider-rig bite is hot this time of year. No prior fishing experience is needed for this adventure; in fact, this is a great trip for first time anglers. Also, you are invited to keep your catch. These crappies are tasty and nutritious.
Rates: $190 per group (2 people)