About Scenic City Fishing Charters
Scenic City Fishing Charters is Chattanooga's go-to guided fishing service, specialising in trophy catches on Chickamauga Lake, Nickajack Lake, and the surrounding Tennessee River system. Captain-guided trips target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, and trophy catfish, with seasonal focus shifting to match the bite calendar throughout the year.
Trips run year-round, with spring crappie runs, summer bass topwater action, and autumn trophy catfish expeditions. The service provides all tackle, rods, reels, and live bait — guests just show up with a Tennessee fishing licence and a cooler. Boats are fully equipped bass boats with modern electronics for locating fish. Half-day and full-day charters are available, and the guides accommodate all skill levels from complete beginners to experienced anglers looking for local expertise.
What makes Scenic City Fishing stand out is the deep local knowledge. The guides grew up fishing these waters and know the structure, seasonal patterns, and feeding habits of Chickamauga's fish populations inside and out. With over 36,000 surface acres of water to explore, having a guide who can put you on fish consistently is the difference between a good day and a great one.
