Damn Good Carp Fishing Guides In Virginia

The best carp fishing trips in Virginia are:

• Matt Spaid Fly Fishing guided by Matt S.
• AT Fishing Charters guided by Anthony T.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 carp trips in Virginia, and the most popular trips in the area are Shenandoah Guided Wade Trip guided by Matt, Shenandoah Guided Float Trip guided by Matt, and Bowfishing Trip guided by Anthony.

Our guides in Virginia are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7441 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 carp guides / fishing lessons in Virginia? Check out our beginner and family friendly carp guides in Virginia.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for carp in Virginia as well as lake fishing.

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

Prices for carp in Virginia can range anywhere from about $300 to $615, but the average price for a half day trip for carp in Virginia is $467. The average price for a full day trip for carp in Virginia is $481.

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 carp fishing in Virginia is spring, and most anglers book their trips 6 days in advance.

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