John Roberts Flyfishing

Independent · Lexington, Virginia

John Roberts Flyfishing is an independent fishing guide based in Lexington, Virginia, running walk and wade and stillwater trips for rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout on Jackson River and Big Back Creek. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.

A veteran fly fishing guide out of Lexington working the Jackson River tailwater, Big Back Creek and mountain ponds for rainbow, brown and brook trout. Wade trips and pond days suit first timers and seasoned casters.

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What waters does John Roberts Flyfishing fish?

John Roberts Flyfishing guides Jackson River and Big Back Creek, out of Lexington, 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 John Roberts Flyfishing?

On John Roberts Flyfishing's trips you're targeting rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout. 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 John Roberts Flyfishing run?

John Roberts Flyfishing runs walk and wade and stillwater trips on Jackson River and Big Back Creek. 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. John Roberts Flyfishing can point you to the right one for your trip.

How do I book a trip with John Roberts Flyfishing?

You book directly with John Roberts Flyfishing: through their website at vatrout.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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