Overview

An Unparalleled Private New River Gorge Fishing Experience

The New River Gorge area may be famous for its whitewater, but it also provides amazing opportunities for prime fishing.

Exceptional habitats, deep pools, and swift currents make West Virginia’s New River a fisherman’s paradise. The boulder-rich waterways in the New River Gorge offer plenty of shade, which keeps waters cool to attract fish. It’s not uncommon to reel in dozens of fish in just one day spent on the New River!

Guided New River Gorge Smallmouth Fishing

This adventure is a guided full-day float fishing trip. You’ll get started early in the morning, giving you the chance to make the most of prime hours for smallmouth bass fishing. We’ll float down up to 12 miles of the New River.

Our experienced New River Gorge fishing guides know the river inside and out and will show you the best places on the New River to fish. Our guides are some of the best-trained out of any resorts in the area.

Choose from spin fishing or fly fishing–just let us know your preference when you book your trip.

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What’s Included

We’ll provide everything you need to have a great day of fishing in the New River Gorge area of West Virginia, one of the area’s best-kept fishing spots! This includes tackle, rods, reels, plastic bait, plus flies and fly rods if specified. We also bring lunch, snacks, and beverages. 

If you prefer to use your own fishing gear, feel free to bring a rod, hard bait, crank baits, plugs, or minnows. Transportation to and from the river will also be provided.

Looking to take a fishing vacation in the New River Gorge Area? We also offer comfortable accommodations at our resort. While a resort stay is not included as part of this fishing trip, many people who choose to fish the New River also want to take advantage of our many other adventures for a unique and fun-filled experience.

What to Wear and Bring

Fishing the New River, West Virgina, like elsewhere in the state, requires a license.

You’re responsible for obtaining and bringing your West Virginia fishing license, which you’ll need to show your fishing guide before the trip. 

We also recommend bringing sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothes, including rain gear, warm layers, sunglasses, and a hat.

Trip Time

This is a full-day trip, with approximately eight hours spent on the river. All day trips depart during early morning.

Requirements and Limits

The minimum age for this adventure is eight years old. You must have a current West Virginia fishing license, which you’ll need to show your guide during check in. All fishing trips are catch and release with artificial baits only. Consult with your physician before attempting any new activity.

Safety

Your fishing guide will discuss all specific safety requirements on site before fishing the New River Gorge. Our guides know this river better than anybody, and they’ll help you with bait or fly selection and where to cast, plus instruction if necessary.

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