Striped Bass Fishing Guide Trips

Chasing striped bass on the Tennessee River is an adrenaline-filled experience. With Johnny Maxwell as your guide, you’ll target some of the hardest-fighting fish the river has to offer.

Experience the Power of Tennessee River Stripers

If you’re looking for big runs, explosive strikes, and unforgettable battles, this trip is built for you. Striped bass are known for their strength and aggression, and Johnny uses decades of experience to put you in the best possible position to hook into these river giants.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a first-timer searching for an exciting day on the water, this trip delivers heart-pounding action and lasting memories.

  • Target trophy striped bass on proven river stretches
  • Learn seasonal movements and feeding behaviors
  • Improve presentations designed to trigger aggressive strikes
Learn From a Lifetime on the Water

Learn From a Guide Who Knows Striper Patterns Year-Round

Stripers move constantly, and staying on them takes time on the water. Johnny understands how water flow, temperature, bait behavior, and weather shifts influence where stripers feed—and how they react.
You’ll discover how he positions the boat, selects baits, and uses electronics to locate feeding fish. This trip gives you the knowledge and confidence to understand—and enjoy—the challenge of chasing striped bass.

Years of Fishing Experience
Successfully Guided Trips for Clients
Trophy Fish Caught
Months of Fishing Opportunities

What Anglers Say About Their Experience

From first-time fishermen to seasoned anglers, clients love the steady action, peaceful mornings, and hands-on instruction Johnny brings to every trip. Here’s what they’re saying after a day on the water.

  • I met Johnny while buying some fishing gear!  We got to know one another and he promised to take me fishing!  Shortly afterward I got a call from him saying “Come on down and we will catch some good fish”!  I went down the next weekend and just like he said we caught real good fish!  He is a great guy to be around and if he say we will catch fish, there will be fish scales in the boat!  We caught several trophy smallmouth and I lost the best one I have ever hooked!  I look forward to when I will be able to go fishing with him again because he is the best fisherman/man I have ever sat in a boat with!
    – Jim West
  • I’ve had the chance to bass fish with Johnny Maxwell, and it’s obvious right away that he knows his way around a boat. He’s a very knowledgeable angler who understands bass behavior, techniques, and how to adapt to conditions on the water. Beyond his fishing skills, Johnny is an all-around good person—easy to fish with, patient, and genuinely enjoys helping others have a good day on the water. I’d confidently recommend him to anyone looking for a great bass fishing experience.
    – Scott Payne
  • Short story about Captain Johnny Maxwell. Johnny and I decided to fish a bass tournament a few months ago on MY home lake. A lake he is seldom on. A lake I guided on for years. When rules allowed pros called me before their cutoff for advice, even guided them for television shows, etc.. After our practice in separate boats, we fished for his fish and not mine! I believe at times this man has gills! 
    – Dwight Walden 
  • I cannot say enough about Johnny Maxwell and the depth of his fishing expertise. Over the years, he has been an invaluable mentor, teaching me the nuances of bass fishing and how to land large stripers along the Tennessee River. His mastery of smallmouth techniques is truly impressive; he has an uncanny ability to locate the fish and identify exactly what they are biting
    – Kevin Finley