Blue Ridge Musky
Outfitter · Troutville, Virginia
Blue Ridge Musky is a guide outfitter based in Troutville, Virginia, running jet boat and drift boat trips for musky, smallmouth bass, and striped bass on New River and Upper James River. Season runs September to June. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Captain Sam Scott and his guides target musky, smallmouth and striped bass on the New River and upper James out of Troutville. Trips run by jet boat and drift boat from September into June.
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WatersNew River, Upper James River
Tripsjet boatdrift boat
SeasonSeptember to June
RatesFull day jet boat $650, full day drift boat $550
Good to know
What waters does Blue Ridge Musky fish?
Blue Ridge Musky guides New River and Upper James River, out of Troutville, 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 Blue Ridge Musky?
On Blue Ridge Musky's trips you're targeting musky, smallmouth bass, and striped bass. 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 Blue Ridge Musky run?
Blue Ridge Musky runs jet boat and drift boat trips on New River and Upper James River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Blue Ridge Musky?
Blue Ridge Musky's guided season runs September to June. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
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. Blue Ridge Musky can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Blue Ridge Musky?
You book directly with Blue Ridge Musky: through their website at blueridgemusky.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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