Damn Good Fly Fishing Guides In Virginia

The best fly fishing trips in Virginia are:

• Matt Spaid Fly Fishing guided by Matt S.
• Fish tales guided by Andrew P.
• Blue Ridge Fishing Adventures guided by Zach B.
• Botangles Fly Fishing guided by Denny S.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 fly fishing trips in Virginia, and the most popular trips in the area are Virginia River Wading Trip guided by Zach, Shenandoah Guided Float Trip guided by Matt, and Shenandoah Guided Wade Trip guided by Matt.

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 fly fishing guides / fishing lessons in Virginia? Check out our beginner and family friendly fly fishing guides in Virginia.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for fly fishing in Virginia as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for fly fishing in Virginia are: 1. brown trout, 2. rainbow trout, 3. smallmouth bass, 4. brook trout, and 5. carp.

Prices for fly fishing in Virginia can range anywhere from about $405 to $1,500, but the average price for a half day trip for fly fishing in Virginia is $638. The average price for a full day trip for fly fishing in Virginia is $938.

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 to go on a fly fishing trip 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.