Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Fishing Info

About Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter

Where does Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter fish?

We fish the Cherokee Lake area, including Cherokee Lake.


What are the target fish?

Target fish include Striped Bass (Also Called Striper, Linesider), Crappie (Also Called Black Crappie, White Crappie  ), Sauger (Also Called Sand Pike, Spotfin Pike, River Pike), Walleye (Also Called Blue Pike, Dory, Glass Eye, Gray Pike, Marble Eye, Pike-Perch, Yellow Pike-Perch  ), Blue Catfish (Also Called Catfish  ), Channel Catfish (Also Called Graceful Catfish, Catfish  ), Flathead Catfish (Also Called Yellow Cat, Mud Cat, Johnnie Cat, Pied Cat, Mississippi Cat, Shovelhead, Mudcat, Motley Cat, Appaloosa)


Where in Cherokee Lake to we meet our guests?

We meet at 187 Grainger County Park ( 187 Grainger County Park, Rutledge, TN 37861, USA ), 379 May Springs Rd ( 379 May Springs Rd, Rutledge, TN 37861, USA )


Do I need a STATE Fishing license?

Yes, a Fishing license is required


How much should I Tip?

It is customary to tip 20% of the trip total. We work tirelessly to make sure you have a guest experience!


Do I need to bring my own gear?

No, we provide standard gear such as rods and reels so you don’t need to worry about anything. But please feel free to bring you own gear if you prefer.


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