Damn Good River Fishing Guides In Pennsylvania

The best river fishing trips in Pennsylvania are:

• Reel Inspired Fishing
• Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC
• Due North Fishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 river trips in Pennsylvania, and the most popular trips in the area are Susquehanna / Blue Marsh Lake Bass guided by Mitch, "Pennsylvania Pigs" on Light Tackle guided by Stephen, and Lake Erie Steelhead on the Fly guided by Jim.

Our guides in Pennsylvania are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3720 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly river guides / fishing lessons in Pennsylvania? Check out our beginner and family friendly river guides in Pennsylvania.

The most commonly sought after species for river fishing are: 1. brook trout, 2. brown trout, 3. rainbow trout, 4. steelhead, and 5. crappie.

The most common fishing techniques in Pennsylvania are artificial lure fishing, light tackle fishing, and wading but fly fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for river fishing in Pennsylvania can range anywhere from about $380 to $590, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in Pennsylvania is $650. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing in Pennsylvania is $444.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for river fishing in Pennsylvania is fall, and most anglers book their trips 55 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Pennsylvania, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Pennsylvania. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Pennsylvania.