Angler's Lane
Outfitter · Forest, Virginia
Angler's Lane is a guide outfitter based in Forest, Virginia, running walk and wade and drift boat trips for rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, musky, striped bass, and walleye on Jackson River, James River, Staunton River, and Piney River. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
A Forest fly shop and outfitter guiding the Jackson, James, Staunton and Piney rivers for wild trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, musky, striped bass and walleye. Raft floats and walk and wade days with rods and waders provided.
Tripswalk and wadedrift boat
RatesFull day raft float $595 for 2 anglers, walk and wade from $500
Good to know
What waters does Angler's Lane fish?
Angler's Lane guides Jackson River, James River, Staunton River, and Piney River, out of Forest, Virginia. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Angler's Lane?
On Angler's Lane's trips you're targeting rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, musky, striped bass, and walleye. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Angler's Lane run?
Angler's Lane runs walk and wade and drift boat trips on Jackson River, James River, Staunton River, and Piney River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Virginia?
Yes: everyone fishing Virginia waters needs a valid Virginia fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Angler's Lane can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Angler's Lane?
You book directly with Angler's Lane: through their website at anglerslane.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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