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GUIDE SERVICES
Experience the abundant angling opportunities in the Chattanooga region and East Tennessee on one of our guided trips. We can accommodate anglers of all skill levels, from instructional-based wade trips to full day float trips for musky, smallmouth, trout, striped bass and everything in between.
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Call us at 423-541-4691 or email us at thehatchguides@gmail.com to book your trip today.
FLOAT TRIPS
Nothing beats a day spent floating down a river. The question is, "what river should we float?"...or better yet, "What species should we chase?" Trout, smallmouth, musky, stripers? So many options, so little time. Call us and lets put together your perfect float trip.
Full Day Float (approx. 8+ hours) with gear and lunch provided. $550
Capacity: 2 anglers per boat
WADE TRIPS
Let's hit the trail and explore some local angling options in some incredibly beautiful locations. Whether tossing dry flies on seasonal trout streams (October-July) or stripping streamers and crayfish patterns for smallmouth far away from the beaten path, you're guaranteed to find some action the old-fashioned way; up close and personal. Half-day trips only.
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Half-Day Wade (approx. 4+ hours): $275/1 angler - $350/2 anglers
Maximum: 2 anglers per guide
INSTRUCTIONAL
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Looking to start fly fishing or just want to learn some new tricks and techniques? Whether its casting, reading water, rigging, fly selection, or just gaining confidence, our 3-4 hour Instructional trips are all about helping you grow as an angler.
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Fly Fishing 101 Trips: $225 or $295 for 2 anglers
Maximum: 2 anglers per guide
SPECIALTY TRIPS
Our specialty trips center around seasonal swings within the Tennessee River and its various tributaries. from striper and skipjack trips below the dams, to sight-fishing for longnose gar and carp on the flats.
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Rates vary for different trips, Call for details
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CASTING LESSONS
The cast is where it all starts, and whether you're a true beginner, someone looking to beef up your cast before a trip, if you just want help with your double-haul, or whatever the case may be, we can help with that.
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Casting Class (approx. 1hour): $50 - $75/angler
Maximum: 2 anglers (Call for group pricing)
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DESTINATION TRAVEL
Pack your bags, and lets go fish. We are always putting together hosted trips to various locations around the globe. Want to chase redfish in the Louisiana marsh? Golden Dorado in the Bolivian jungle? Or, bonefish in the Caribbean? Sign up for our newsletter here, or get in touch with us to figure out what we've got in the works!