Damn Good West Virginia Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in West Virginia are:

• New River George Outfitters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 trips in West Virginia, and the most popular trips in the area are Greenbrier River Full Day Guided Fishing Trip guided by John and Gauley River Full Day Guided Fishing Trip guided by John.

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 West Virginia? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in West Virginia.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in West Virginia.

The most commonly sought after species in West Virginia are: 1. smallmouth bass, 2. muskie, and 3. walleye.

The most common fishing techniques in West Virginia are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and drift fishing.

Prices in West Virginia can range anywhere from about $600 to $1,550, but the average price for a full day trip in West Virginia is $1,117.

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 West Virginia is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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