North Carolina & Virginia Lakes

NEW Belews Creek, NC 1 - 2 People 4 - 8 Hours From $350 Trip #11313
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About Your Trip

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Spend a day on some of the top bass fisheries in North Carolina and Virginia with a trip built around proven tournament-level experience and a focus on putting you on fish. You’ll be fishing lakes like Lake Norman, High Rock, Jordan Lake, Kerr Lake, Smith Mountain Lake, and more, each offering its own patterns and opportunities depending on the season.

These trips are designed for anglers of all levels—from beginners looking to learn the basics...

About Your Trip

Spend a day on some of the top bass fisheries in North Carolina and Virginia with a trip built around proven tournament-level experience and a focus on putting you on fish. You’ll be fishing lakes like Lake Norman, High Rock, Jordan Lake, Kerr Lake, Smith Mountain Lake, and more, each offering its own patterns and opportunities depending on the season.

These trips are designed for anglers of all levels—from beginners looking to learn the basics to experienced fishermen wanting to sharpen their approach or prepare for a tournament. The focus is on effective techniques, reading conditions, and dialing in what’s working, with a hands-on approach that keeps you involved throughout the day.

You’ll be fishing from a Ranger bass boat, a top-tier platform built for performance, speed, and comfort, allowing you to cover water efficiently and stay on active fish. Expect a mix of techniques tailored to the lake and conditions, with guidance throughout to help you improve your understanding of the fishery.

Whether your goal is to catch fish, learn new techniques, or get dialed in for competition, this trip is structured to give you a productive and enjoyable day on the water.
Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 hours 8 hours
1 Person
$350.00
$500.00
2 People
$350.00
$500.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Joel R.

Independent Guide
Joel is a seasoned tournament angler and guide with over 25 years of experience fishing the lakes of North Carolina and Virginia. He’s a 3-time tournament winner, an 8-time FLW Cup qualifier, and a 3-time consecutive Red Man All-American qualifier, with a track record that includes 25 top-10 finishes across 184 MLF events.

His competitive background gives him a strong understanding of how to break down water, adjust to conditions, and consistently find fish. He...

About Your Guide

Joel R.

Independent Guide
Joel is a seasoned tournament angler and guide with over 25 years of experience fishing the lakes of North Carolina and Virginia. He’s a 3-time tournament winner, an 8-time FLW Cup qualifier, and a 3-time consecutive Red Man All-American qualifier, with a track record that includes 25 top-10 finishes across 184 MLF events.

His competitive background gives him a strong understanding of how to break down water, adjust to conditions, and consistently find fish. He enjoys working with anglers of all skill levels and especially helping visiting tournament anglers get familiar with local waters.

Joel keeps things straightforward and focused—his goal is to help you have a productive day, share what he’s learned over decades on the water, and make sure you walk away with a better understanding of how to catch fish.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.
You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.
Belews Creek, North Carolina
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for North Carolina & Virginia Lakes
Boat Type
Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Ranger
Boat Length
20'
Boat Restroom
No

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Ranger
Boat Length
20'
Boat Restroom
No
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
View Full Species Seasonality Chart »
  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

  • Jigging
  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.
You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 30 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 30 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!
In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.
Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.
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