Scenic City Fishing Charters
Scenic City Fishing Charters operates on the Tennessee River near Chattanooga, offering guided trips for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie and walleye. The charter maintains a fleet of modern fishing boats accommodating up to three anglers. Trips range from four to eight hours and suit families, beginners and experienced anglers alike. The service is managed by Captain Richard Simms, a former Tennessee game warden, with nine guides available. All fishing equipment and bait are provided, making trips accessible to anglers of all skill levels.
- Vessel
- Multiple boats including 20-foot Triton; 21-foot Caymas; 20-foot Phoenix; 20-foot G3 Jon boat; Tracker Pro Guide 175; capacity three anglers each
- Maximum passengers
- 3
- Minimum passengers
- 1
- Trips
- 4-hour trip; 6-hour trip; 8-hour trip; walleye trolling; crappie fishing; largemouth bass; smallmouth bass; catfish
- Target species
- Largemouth bass; smallmouth bass; catfish; crappie; walleye; white bass; drum
- Departure point
- 1037 Pickett Road, Sale Creek, TN 37373
- What is included
- All fishing equipment; all bait; water
- Extras (for a fee)
- Fishing licences; non-fishing riders
- What to bring
- Sunscreen (no spray); sunglasses; food; snacks; soft drinks; alcoholic beverages in moderation; weather-appropriate clothing; cooler and ice if keeping fish
- Terms and conditions
- Booking via online form, email or phone. A deposit is required within 24 hours of confirmation, payable via PayPal or credit card. Cancellations with more than three weeks notice receive a full refund. Cancellations with less notice forfeit the deposit but can reschedule within the same calendar year. Charter-initiated cancellations due to severe weather or water conditions result in rescheduling or full refund at client choice. Guides will fish in rain but not severe wind or weather.
- Skipper / guide: Captain Richard Simms; Captain Ben Hayes; Captain Brent Hayes; Captain Chris Peters; Captain Sam Simons; Captain Joe Jellison; Captain Scott Lillie; additional guides
Company information
Scenic City Fishing Charters was established in 2006 by Captain Richard Simms, a former Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency game warden and outdoor journalist with six decades of river experience. The operation has grown to include nine independent guide contractors. The guides specialise in various species and techniques, from tournament-level bass fishing to catfish and walleye trolling. Trips suit families, beginners and competitive anglers.
Details checked against the operator’s website on 9 November 2026.
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