Watauga Lake Fishing Adventures, Guided Fishing Charter

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Watauga Lake Fishing Adventures, Guided Fishing Charter

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WATAUGA LAKE FISHING ADVENTURES

Is a top notch guided fishing experience on Watauga Lake reservoir in Carter county Tennessee.

Our fishing trips focus on trolling and casting for lake trout and various species. We offer half day fishing charter (4hr), Fish By The Hour and Trolling lessons. We can accommodate 1-6 guests

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It's all about the details!

27 inch lake trout Watauga Lake

Your Guide

Heated full enclosure & shade

Your Guide

George Cutting has been fishing since he was old enough to cast his own line. He has fished from upstate New York down to south Florida and even Peru. George your fishing guide now lives in Carter county, northeast Tennessee to fish some of the east coasts best trout fisheries. 


four captains chairs inside our full enclosure

The Boat

Heated full enclosure & shade

Your Guide

The boat is a 2023 SeaArk Pro Cat 240 with a Suzuki 250. The boat is outfitted with Lowrance HDS Pro 16 and (2) Active Target 2 sonars for real time live sonar fishing. The boat has four captains chairs and two padded throw aways for comfort while trolling. We also have three full-back casting chairs for casting and running drop shot rigs

The boat is a 2023 SeaArk Pro Cat 240 with a Suzuki 250. The boat is outfitted with Lowrance HDS Pro 16 and (2) Active Target 2 sonars for real time live sonar fishing. The boat has four captains chairs and two padded throw aways for comfort while trolling. We also have three full-back casting chairs for casting and running drop shot rigs upon request during booking. Each seating location has its own drink holder and storage for personal items. fishing charter fishing trips fishing guide

our full enclosure

Heated full enclosure & shade

Heated full enclosure & shade

Heated full enclosure & shade

The boat is equipped with a heated full enclosure during the colder months so you and your guests can stay cozy and dry on our fishing charter. For all other seasons the Bimini top provides adequate shade. We also have misters for the hot summer days and yoga mats for sunbathing during your fishing trips.

st croix rod with Penn reels

Rods and Reels

Rods and Reels

Heated full enclosure & shade

We use St. Croix Eyecon 7 ft rods paired with Penn Fathom ll 15's for a medium action finesse feel. These are quality combos that offer a great experience for even the most experienced pro allowing you to feel the fight and work the fish on your fishing trips.

black bear on Watauga Lake

Wildlife

Rods and Reels

Amenities

during your fishing charter It is not uncommon to see Black Bear, Bald Eagles, Deer, Turkey and other wildlife, so keep you eyes peeled and cameras ready on your fishing trips.

We have binoculars that we allow guests to use to spot these wild inhabitants.

hand towels, tissues and hand warmers

Amenities

Rods and Reels

Amenities

On the boat we have fish towels, hand and face wipes, tissues and hand warmers, yoga mats for sunbathing for your fishing trips

Note*

The boat is Not equipped with a bathroom or head, so all guests should plan accordingly for your fishing charter. Bathroom stops at local facilities can be made upon request.

JBL bluetooth speaker for guests to use

Bluetooth music

Iced down cooler for drinks & food

Iced down cooler for drinks & food

On board we have a Bluetooth JBL Flip 5 for guests to connect to their devices and play their favorite music while on the fishing trips . We also have cell phone charging cords for all devices.

Note*

Some areas of the lake do not have cell service so be sure your favorite songs are downloaded to your device.

Iced down cooler for drinks and food

Iced down cooler for drinks & food

Iced down cooler for drinks & food

Iced down cooler for drinks & food

On our fishing charter we have a place to keep your drinks and food cool so you don't have to worry about bringing along a cooler and ice for your fishing trips

(food and drinks only)

Note*

If you plan on bringing your catch home Bring a separate cooler for transporting your fish.

Pet friendly

Pet Friendly

Iced down cooler for drinks & food

Catch guarantee

As we know many people travel with their pets and would like to include them on their adventures. All pets must be well mannered and kept clear of all fishing tackle and remain on the boat. Make sure your pet will have adequate food and water. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up any pet accidents and responsible for their safety on the fishing trips.

cloudy day on Watauga Lake

Catch guarantee

Life Jackets and safety equipment

Catch guarantee

Not all days are great and sometimes the fish just won't bite. Watauga Lake is very well know for having a mind of its own and a tough lake to fish, So we offer a guarantee from our fishing guide ,... If you don't catch any fish on your trip, your trip deposit covers the whole trip and can also be applied to a future fishing charter balance or rebooking.

Life Jackets and safety equipment

Life Jackets and safety equipment

Life Jackets and safety equipment

The boat is equipped with life jackets for adults 90lbs and up and also juveniles 55-90lbs. For any children that require smaller life jackets the guests must bring them for the trip. 

The boat has all coast guard required safety equipment including, life vests, throw aways, first aid kits, emergency positioning alert (GPS), signal flares and VHF radio with weather alert.

Weather permitting

Life Jackets and safety equipment

Life Jackets and safety equipment

One thing we can't control is the weather.

Please dress accordingly for all forecasted weather conditions. We fish rain or shine with only three exceptions,  We do not run charter trips during wind advisory calling for over 25mph winds, in Icy conditions or through thunderstorms. Cancelation for bad weather will result in a prorated fee or full refund if conditions are to dangerous for a trip.

The Catch

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    May 10th 2025

    Trout trolling season is in full starting off great!

    This Guided Fishing Charter was booked as a birthday treat for this group of guys.

    We started the trip off a bit slow but the lake trout turned on fro the second half of the trip. 

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    Fishing Watauga Lake 4/6/25

    Watauga Lake fishing can be tough certain times of year so it’s best to target different species throughout the year. We’re just coming into the best time of the year for trout fishing Watauga Lake. This is a great trout fishing adventure here in Northeast Tennessee. In the video I give away some tips on how and where you can find lake trout as the bite starts heating up.

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    30 inch Lake trout on Watauga Lake

    We caught a 30 inch Lake trout on Watauga Lake in Northeast Tennessee during our guided fishing charter trip with two clients.

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    28 inch 8.5lb lake trout caught on Watauga Lake on 8/1/24

    This Lake Trout was caught on our 4hr Guided Fishing Charter on Watauga Lake 8/1/24.

    This Lake Trout was 28 inches 8.5lbs which made this fish our record for weight just barley beating the Lake Trout we caught last week.

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    7/20/24 28inch 8lbs Lake trout caught on Watauga Lake

    This lake trout was caught on our 4hr guided fishing trip on Watauga Lake in northeast Tennessee.

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    5/12/2024 27 inch lake trout and a 24 inch rainbow trout on Watauga Lake

    We had an exciting day on our guided fishing charter with back to back action trolling for lake trout and rainbow trout on Watauga Lake in Northeast Tennessee. 

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    Things are heating up on Watauga lake in north east Tennessee! May 3rd 2024 We caught 4 lake Trout, 6 rainbow trout, 1 walleye and 5 smallmouth bass.

    This time of year you could book a guided fishing trip to cover all of these species or focus on trolling or bank/bass fishing charter.

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    24 inch Lake Trout. Finally the spring, summer and fall trolling patterns is active again one Watauga Lake

    I have been waiting for what feels like a life time for the fishing in Watauga Lake to move back into a good pattern for trolling.

    the wait is over! This Lake Trout was caught on 5/3/2024 on our guided fishing charter.

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    Smallmouth fishing on Watuaga lake 5/3/2024

    Smallmouth fishing on Watauga lake in northeast Tennessee, Carter county is hot on our guided fishing charter.

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    24" Lake Trout 2/6/24 on Watauga Lake

    Guided Fishing Charter on Watauga Lake catching lake trout.

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    Walleye 2/6/24 Watauga Lake

    Walleye caught on Watauga Lake while trolling for lake trout on our guided fishing charter.

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    24 inch laker caught on Watauga Lake

    24inch laker caught dec 27th 2023. Fishing Guided Charter.

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    Trip pricing for fishing charter

    Pricing Booking Payment Details

    Fish By The Hour guided fishing Or Trolling Lessons

    Pricing Booking Payment Details

    *Call us to check availability or to schedule your trip before making any purchases.


    *All Purchases include accommodation for three or more guests, Weather and season permitting.


    *All trips require booking deposit $100.00 + 2.5% Credit Card transaction fee


    *Trip balance is due before returning to port 


    (Please read "Catch guarantee" under "It's all about the details" section)



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    Fishing Licensing

    Fish By The Hour guided fishing Or Trolling Lessons

    Pricing Booking Payment Details

    All guests actively participating in fishing on the boat will need to have a valid Tennessee fishing license.

    For licensing, regulations and requirements click on the link below


    (Be sure to have your trout - supplemental endorsement)

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    Fish By The Hour guided fishing Or Trolling Lessons

    Fish By The Hour guided fishing Or Trolling Lessons

    Fish By The Hour guided fishing Or Trolling Lessons

    Fish By The Hour fishing trips and Trolling Lessons 

    all seasons 


    $100.00 Hour

     

    *Fishing by the hour 2 hour Min


    *Trolling Lessons 1 Hour Min


    *2.5% Credit Card transaction fee

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    Half day Spring/summer guided fishing 4 Hour

    Half day Spring/summer guided fishing 4 Hour

    Fish By The Hour guided fishing Or Trolling Lessons

    Spring/Summer fishing trips $400.00


    1-6 guests


    (Pricing Includes Booking Deposit)


    *2.5% credit card transaction fee

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    Half day Fall guided fishing 4 Hour

    Half day Spring/summer guided fishing 4 Hour

    Half day winter guided fishing 4 Hour

    Fall fishing trips $350.00


    Five guests


    (Pricing Includes Booking Deposits)


    *2.5% credit card transaction fee 

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    Half day winter guided fishing 4 Hour

    Half day Spring/summer guided fishing 4 Hour

    Half day winter guided fishing 4 Hour

    Winter fishing trips $300.00


    four guests


    *Catch Guarantee is not offered for winter trolling trips


    (Pricing Includes Booking Deposit)


    *2.5% Credit card transaction fee

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    Fishing Charter Payment Quicklink

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    Booking Deposit

    $100.00 + 2.5% credit card fee

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    Spring/Summer Trip Balance 4hr

    $300.00 + 2.5% Credit card fee

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    Fall Trip Balance 4hr

    $250.00 + 2.5% Credit Card fee

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    Winter Trip Balance 4hr

    $200.00 + 2.5% Credit card fee

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    "Fish By The Hour"

    Fishing, Trolling Lessons, Eco tour $100.00/hr

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    Miscellaneous

    $0.00 Custom +2.5% Credit card fee

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    Things to do near me, Watauga Lake

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    Watauga Kayaking & Rafting

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    High Country Off Road UTV Tour

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    Stateline Drive-in Theatre

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    Bristol Motor Speedway

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    Cruise inn car show

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    Watauga Lake Living Guide

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    Bigfoot Outdoor Company

    Kayak, Paddle boards, boats, tubes

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    Doe Mountain Recreation Area

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    Watauga Lake Winery

    Food and Wine

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    Elizabethton Escape Room

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    Butler Museum

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    Cherokee National Forest

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    Stay where the action is

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    Crabby Cafe

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    Libby's Restaurant in Hampton

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    Butler Trading post

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    Laurel Fork Restaurant

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    Puerto Nuevo Restaurant

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    Riverside Taphouse

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    The Coffee Company

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    Contact Us

    Contact Us

    Give us a call or send us an email and let us take you on your next fishing adventure!

    Watauga Lake Fishing Adventures

    Lakeshore Marina, 2340 Highway 321, Hampton, Tennessee 37658, United States

    1-423-483-6212 George@wataugalakefishingadventures.com

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