Damn Good Roanoke Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in Roanoke are:

• Blue Ridge Fishing Adventures
• SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 trip in Roanoke: Smith Mountain Lake Striped Bass guided by Tommy.

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

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Roanoke as well as river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Roanoke are: 1. striped bass, 2. brown trout, 3. rainbow trout, and 4. smallmouth bass.

The most common fishing techniques in Roanoke are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and fly fishing but wading is popular as well.

Prices in Roanoke can range anywhere from about $375 to $668, but the average price for a half day trip in Roanoke is $454. The average price for a full day trip in Roanoke is $582.

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 fishing in Roanoke is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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