Fishing guides on the Upper James River.

The Upper James River is fished by 1 guide in the Driftline directory in Virginia. Book straight with the guide. Driftline takes no commission and charges nothing to be listed.

1 guide · Virginia

The Upper James River is fished by 1 guide in the Driftline directory. They are based in Troutville, VA. Trips run as jet boat and drift boat for musky, smallmouth bass, and striped bass. The guided season on the Upper James River runs September to June. You book straight with the guide: Driftline takes no commission and charges nothing to be listed.

On the Upper James River, photographed by Blue Ridge MuskyBlue Ridge Musky, VA
On the Upper James River
1 guide on the Upper James River
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Which guides fish the Upper James River?

Blue Ridge Musky. Every listing links straight to that operation, with their own water, phone number, and booking page.

What fish can you catch on the Upper James River?

Guides here run trips for musky, smallmouth bass, and striped bass. What is biting shifts through the year, so the guide sets the day around what is fishing best.

What kind of trips run on the Upper James River?

jet boat and drift boat trips. Trip lengths, group sizes, and what is included are set by each guide directly.

When can you fish the Upper James River with a guide?

The guided season on the Upper James River runs September to June.

Where is the Upper James River fished from?

The guides listed here work out of Troutville, VA.

Do you need a fishing licence?

Yes: everyone fishing Virginia waters needs a valid Virginia fishing licence, bought in your own name from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Guides do not sell it for you.

How do you book a guide on the Upper James River?

You book directly with the guide, from their own listing. Driftline takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.

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