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Get ready for an exciting day of float fishing on the Shenandoah River with our top Virginia fly fishing tour. This full-day float adventure takes you to the best fishing spots in the state. Our expert guides and fleet of rafts will lead you to prime locations like the Shenandoah River and Jackson River Tailwaters. This is the perfect trip for those searching for ‘Charlottesville, VA fishing’!
Our guides are seasoned pros with decades of experience. They will help you cast to bronze backs on the Shenandoah River or test your skills on the Jackson River Tailwaters. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just starting out, our guides will tailor the trip to fit your skill level. They’ll share tips and techniques to make your fishing experience enjoyable and successful.
One of the highlights of our tour is exclusive access to the Middle River and North River, tributaries of the Shenandoah. These private stretches have no public launches, so the fish are less pressured. Expect them to eagerly take both topwater and subsurface flies. As you float through the tranquil Shenandoah Valley, you’ll also see abundant wildlife and stunning scenery.
During the tour, you’ll have the chance to float the famous Shenandoah River in search of smallmouth bass. Summer is the perfect time to target these “bronzebacks,” known for their strong fight. With our guides, who have navigated these waters for over 20 years, you’re sure to have a memorable fishing experience.
Discover why Shenandoah is a top destination for Charlottesville, VA fishing. Whether you want the thrill of catching smallmouth bass or the peace of floating serene waters, this tour has it all.
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We do everything for you from building you a customized itinerary based on the kind of fishing you'd like to do to showing you the best fly fishing in Virginia. Our full-day fly fishing trips include lunch (dietary restrictions are no problem for us- just tell us your dietary needs in advance!), snacks, even cigars if you're so inclined. Our guided fishing trips include education on entomology, how to read the water, and of course instruction on casting.
Yes, we are one of the few authorized guide services for the river.
Yes. Summer is the best and we fish from a boat on the Shenandoah River.
It's warmer than the Poconos and Catskills with unlimited fishing options around the valley floor and excellent guide services for half day and full day trips.