River Fishing Guides & Trips

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Featured Fishing Trips

Damn Good Guide

Invasive Species, Lake, River Fishing, Hunting Charter in Plantation

Iguana Hunt/Peacock Bass Combo

100% (3) Guided by Michael

18 ft 4 People From $900 total

Damn Good Guide

River Fishing Charter in Broken Bow

Full Day or Half Day Guided Trip

100% (4) Managed by Chris

16 ft 3 People From $215 total

River Fishing Charter in New Braunfels

Hill Country Bass & Trout on the Fly

100% (6) Managed by Chris

14 ft 2 People From $460 total

Most Popular Species

Rainbow Trout

Brown Trout

Steelhead

Half Day and Full Day Trips

Half day trips (3-5 hours)

Full day trips (6+ hours)

Top Locations for River Fishing

Blue Ridge

Yellowstone National Park

Austin

Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

What are the best river fishing trips?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 240 river trips, and the most popular trips are Iguana Hunt/Peacock Bass Combo guided by Michael, Full Day or Half Day Guided Trip guided by Chris, and Hill Country Bass & Trout on the Fly guided by Chris.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5033 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

What types of river fishing trips are common?

The most commonly sought after species for river 1 are: 1. rainbow trout, 2. brown trout, 3. steelhead, and 4. largemouth bass.

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

How much does a river fishing trip cost?

river fishing prices can range anywhere from $100 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day river fishing is $536. The average price for a full day river fishing is $2,655.

When is the best month to go river fishing?

The most popular season for river fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license and what are the bag limits?

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