NASHVILLE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Line, Luck, and Local Pride: Nashville’s Tournament-Style Fishing Charters
A 4-hour guided, competitive fishing tournament in Nashville where each team gets its own boat and professional guide — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Line, Luck, and Local Pride: Nashville’s Tournament-Style Fishing Charters.
Bring a group, pick a team, and chase fish across Nashville’s premier lakes and rivers in a four-hour, guided tournament. Rowdy’s Wild Rides runs both private and public events: every team gets its own boat and a professional guide, the format accommodates anglers from beginners to seasoned competitors, and prizes reward the day’s best catches.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Team-Based, Guide-Led Competition
Tournaments are organized so each team has its own boat and captain; you’ll compete for prizes against other teams in either private or public events, making this a social, scored outing tailored to groups of any size.
Premier Lakes and Rivers Around Nashville
Events take place on Nashville’s notable lakes and rivers, giving anglers a concentrated stretch of water to fish under the guidance of an experienced captain.
All Gear and On-Board Comforts Provided
Boats, captain services, rods, reels, bait, tackle, coolers, cups and ice are furnished — guests are encouraged to bring personal snacks, sun protection and weather-appropriate clothing.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
A compact, high-energy day on the water: teams assemble, board assigned boats with a professional guide, and spend an intense four hours running assigned beats on lakes and rivers. Guides focus the effort—your captain will put you on the fish—while the scoreboard and prizes keep the atmosphere competitive and social whether you book a private tournament or join a public match.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard tournaments run four hours. Bookings can be private for a single group or public to pit multiple groups against each other.
Boats, captain services, rods, reels, bait, tackle, coolers, cups and ice are provided; guests should bring snacks, personal drinks, sun protection and a light jacket for changing weather.
All basic angling gear and captain services are included; you may bring your own rods or specialized tackle if desired.
All sales are final. Cancellations >21 days receive a 100% refund; cancellations 8–20 days are eligible for reschedule or a 100% value transferable gift card; cancellations <7 days are not refundable. Weather cancellations receive a 100% value gift card for rescheduling.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a tournament?
Tournaments run four hours.
Are boats and gear provided?
Yes — boats, captain services, rods, reels, bait, tackle, coolers, cups and ice are provided; guests may bring their own equipment if they prefer.
Can small groups join a tournament if we don't have enough people for a private event?
Yes — if you don’t have a large enough group for a private tournament, you can book a public tournament and compete against another group.
Are children allowed?
Yes — kids under 12 years of age fish free.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. Cancellations more than 21 days before the trip receive a full refund; cancellations 8–20 days out are offered rescheduling or a 100% value transferable gift card; cancellations within 7 days are not refundable. Weather cancellations receive a 100% value gift card for rescheduling.
What behavior or conditions can end a tour?
Tours will be immediately terminated for illegal drug usage or the consumption of alcohol by a minor; such terminations are non-refundable.