Damn Good River Fishing Guides

The best river fishing trips are:

• Blue Ridge Fishing Adventures guided by Zach B.
• Playin' Hooke Striper Services guided by Johnny P.
• Angler's Edge Outdoors guided by Joseph S.
• Glades Jet guided by Jose C.
• Louie's Lures Guide Service guided by Dirk C.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 90 river trips, and the most popular trips are Winter Cowlitz River Steelhead guided by Mike, Full Day Pan Fish Ice Fishing guided by Mike, and Walk & Wade Trips guided by Mitch.

Our guides are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 9603 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 river guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly river guides.

The most commonly sought after species for river fishing are: 1. rainbow trout, 2. redfish, 3. brown trout, 4. speckled trout, and 5. largemouth bass.

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

Prices for river fishing can range anywhere from about $495 to $2,280, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing is $923. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing is $1,922.

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 river fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 40 days in advance.

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