West Virginia Guided Fishing Trips

New River Gorge Guided Fishing Trips

With a breathtaking gorge, historic ghost towns, and mild Class I-III whitewater, the New River is ranked in the top 10 smallmouth bass rivers in the country! Many believe the World Record smallmouth is hiding somewhere along the New, the record so far on the New stands at 25.5 inches and 7.5 lbs. - are you ready to beat it?

Prized for their fighting ability, smallmouth bass are one of the most popular game fish in the state, and the New River is famous for them. Guests fishing with NARR have the luxury of boating in a specially rigged raft with oars, so we do most of the hard work while you concentrate on fishing. Our guides are expert fisherman with years of experience and tales that will keep you laughing. Whether you prefer a fly or spinning rod, NARR is ready to get you hooked into some trophy smallmouth!

Fishing on your Own

West Virginia fishing is a right of passage in this state. With over 20,000 miles of streams and rivers, mountain lakes and public lakes, given the remote wilderness areas, mountain topography and limited access, you could spend a lifetime fishing and never fish the same spot twice! The state spends large amounts of money to stock these waters, keeping them clean and safe. So if you love to fish, West Virginia is a great place for it. Just make sure you have a state fishing license.

• You can fish one of the many private lakes at NARR for free, without a license, but remember it is catch and release only. 

You can learn more about area fishing and how to obtain your state fishing license at the West Virginia DNR website