River Float trips

Musky

The fish of 10,000 casts… well, we have a little better ratio than that here! Not many folks realize that here in Central Va, we have one of the best musky fisheries in the United States. There are a few rivers within an hour drive of Smith Mountain Lake that are home to a thriving population of quality muskellunge. These rivers are shallow, fast moving waters that hold giant musky with absolutely gorgeous mountain view scenery . Whether you’re a seasoned musky fisherman or a novice, we will put you in the absolute best locations with the prime gear and bait to get you hooked up on the fish of a lifetime.

Fly & Conventional fishing available (no live bait)

on the fly

If conventional fishing isn’t your thing, boy do we have a treat for you. The Jackson River tailwaters boast an 18 mile stretch of prime 100% wild rainbow and brown trout. You will enjoy the day casting in some of the most gorgeous waters the blue ridge has to offer. Whether you are new to fly fishing or a seasoned pro, we will be there to help you every step of the way. These trips are done out of a top of the line drift boats or rafts depending on current water levels.

Walleye

Walleye? In Virginia??? That’s right! One of the best kept secrets here is the amount of walleye in the blue ridge! We have two rivers we fish routinely, targeting these toothy fish. The Staunton (Roanoke) River are the tailwaters of Smith Mountain Lake and Leesville Lake. When fishing the Staunton, you may catch a wide variety of species including walleye, saugeye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel and 3 different species of catfish! Secondly, the New River. The New River is home to some absolute GIANT walleye. Some of which have been known to reach up to 15+ pounds. Both rivers support an incredible population of fish. This is Capt. Dakota’s favorite fishing!

All of our river fishing trips are seasonal due to water temperature and fish activity. Please do not hesitate to fill out our form submission to ask what fish are biting best throughout the year! When fishing the river, we will either be in an inboard jet boat, drift boat or raft. These trips last 8-10 hours and are limited to 2 people per trip. Multiple boats and guides are available to accommodate larger groups of anglers.

$750 per day