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West Virginia Fishing

World Famous New River Smallmouth Trips

Come fish the New River Gorge in West Virginia which is considered to be one of the top four smallmouth fishing rivers on the east coast. There are fifty plus miles of New River Gorge National River fishing accessible best by raft. The rafts we use are top of the line, custom made 14 foot Maravia rafts, equipped with frames and swivel seats. Our boats are roomy and provide enough space for two fisherman including the guide to fish in comfort. From spring to fall, the New River is abundant with smallmouth, Kentucky-spotted bass, rock bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill, with trophy smallmouth bass being the most plentiful.

A full day trip with us consists of five to fifteen miles of the finest smallmouth bass fishing West Virginia has to offer. Your trip will last anywhere from eight to ten hours depending on water level and conditions. All of our guides are local, well-trained and experienced river and professional fishing guides. They are there to meet your needs. We have many packages to choose from including customized overnights and full and half day adventures.

Fishing the New River Gorge in West Virginia will surely be one of your most memorable adventures, with the breathtaking, "almost heaven" mountain scenery and its abundant wildlife. If you have any questions, feel free to drop us a line.

Half Day Fishing - $250.00 for a 2-person trip
Full Day Fishing - $400.00 for a 2-person trip
2-Day Overnight - $450.00/person (minimum of 2)

Free Lance Fishing and Guide Service provides lunches.
Open face rod & reel rental - $10.00
Tackle additional
$5/dozen for live bait (hellgrammites, shiners, minnows, lizards)

Gauley River Wilderness Trip
Smallmouth, Trout, Giant Musky Come fish the Gauley River! The Gauley is fast becoming as recognized for its fishing as the New River. However, the Gauley River is under fished water due to its total inaccessibility except by raft. This makes Gauley Fishing for the experienced angler only. When fishing the Gauley you will be fishing for may species of fish including: musky, walleye, small and large mouth bass, rainbow and golden rainbow trout, brook and brown trout. Fishing on the Gauley River will be a day to remember. Depending on water levels trip times will vary. The Gauley River fishing trips are longer due to its "back country" location and the fact that the river is accessible only by raft. No matter what your trip time, the scenery is breathtaking, the fishing is fabulous, and our guides are well trained to maintain your safety and guarantee the fisherman a good time. Half Day Fishing - $200.00 for a 2-person trip
Full Day Fishing - $400.00 for a 2-person trip
2-Day Overnight - $450.00/person (minimum of 2)
Free Lance Fishing and Guide Service provides lunches. Open face rod & reel rental - $10.00

Tackle additional
$5/dozen for live bait (hellgrammites, shiners, minnows, lizards)

NEW RIVER STRIPERS

Here on the New River in West Virginia we offer half-day hybrid striper bass fishing. There is a great 4 mile stretch of striper loaded water on the New River. We spend 4-5 hours in pursuit of the prestein New River striper concentrating on big upstream eddies where the striper schools move upstream. We have caught stripers weighting as much as ten pounds. We recommend live bait and large plugs. You also have ample oppurtunity to land trophy size New River small mouth while in pursuit of the stripers. We supply snacks and beverages on all 1/2 day expeditions. If you have any questions, drop us a line. 

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(304)469-3272
(304)469-3272
New River Gorge
West Virginia