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Guided Fly Fishing Trips in Virginia | Expert Trout & Smallmouth Bass Guides

Experience premier guided fly fishing trips in Virginia with the professional team at Murray’s Fly Shop. Our experienced Virginia fly fishing guides specialize in instructional guide trips on the Shenandoah River, Rapidan River, Little Stony Creek, along with many other top fisheries throughout the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. These productive Virginia waters are known for native brook trout, rainbow trout, and hard-fighting smallmouth bass.

Whether you are a beginner learning to cast a fly rod or an experienced angler seeking local expertise, our Virginia fly fishing guides provide personalized instruction, proven techniques, and access to some of the best trout streams and smallmouth bass rivers in the region. All guided fly fishing trips are tailored to your skill level and seasonal conditions to maximize both success and enjoyment on the water.

If you are looking for Shenandoah River fly fishing guides, Virginia trout guide trips, or smallmouth bass fly fishing in Virginia, our team delivers hands-on coaching and decades of local knowledge to help you fish more effectively.

Book your guided fly fishing trip in Virginia today and discover why anglers from across the country choose Murray’s Fly Shop for professional, instruction-focused fly fishing adventures on Virginia’s legendary waters.

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Angler holding a Smallmouth Bass on a Guided Float Fishing Trip on Virginia Shenandoah River in a Murray's Fly Shop Hyside Raft

Smallmouth Bass Guided Fishing Trips on the Shenandoah River

Shenandoah River Smallmouth Bass Guided Fishing Trips! Our guided fishing trips for smallmouth bass are conducted on the North and South Fork of the Shenandoah River, both conveniently located near our fly shop in Edinburg, Virginia. We offer both float and walk/wade guided fishing trips to suit your preferences.

Prime Times for Virginia Guided Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Trips: April to mid-October (dates are approximate and weather dependent). Our experienced Virginia fishing guides will help you land trophy smallmouth bass during peak season.

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Float Trips for Smallmouth Bass | Virginia Guided Fishing Adventures

Our guided fishing float trips for smallmouth bass are water level dependent and available on the North and South Fork of the Shenandoah River. We utilize professional-grade Hyde Rocky Mountain Skiffs or Hyside Rafts for these guided fishing trips, each equipped for one or two anglers depending on location and available access. Our Virginia fishing guides will discuss your options to ensure the perfect guided fishing adventure. Early season typically provides optimal water conditions, allowing our guides to take you to less-fished areas on our premier Virginia rivers for an exceptional guided fishing experience.

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Native brook trout in the water of a small mountain trout stream with a rocky bottom in Virginia Shenandoah National Park

Pricing & Cancellation

1 or 2 Anglers: $475
3 Anglers: $525
4 Anglers: $575

$200 deposit collected upon booking your trip. 

Cancellation Policy: These payments are not refundable if you cancel within 14 calendar days of your scheduled guide trip. 

  • Canceling more than 30 days before your trip= Full Deposit of $200 will be refunded.
  • Canceling 15-30 days before your trip= Full Deposit of $200 will be issued via a Murray’s Fly Shop Gift Certificate.
  • Cancelling 14 days or less before your trip= NO Refund

Our guide trips go out in all safe weather and water conditions, therefore inclement weather, water levels or undesirable fishing conditions are NOT acceptable reasons to cancel or receive a refund. Trips cancelled by the guide or mutual guide/client decision due to unsafe weather or water conditions, state or federal closures, or other uncontrollable circumstances will have the entire deposit refunded.

Guided Fly Fishing Trips for Bass and Trout in Virginia

Murray's Fly Shop, located in Edinburg, Virginia, has been offering expert guided fishing trips since 1962. We provide tailored guided fishing adventures for both beginners and seasoned anglers, specializing in native brook trout and smallmouth bass throughout the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding Virginia waters.

Virginia Guided Fishing Trip Options:

  • Native Brook Trout Guided Fishing Trips: Walk/wade guided fishing excursions in the Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest. Prime season for Virginia trout fishing runs from late March to mid-June. Our guides provide expert instruction for all skill levels.
  • Smallmouth Bass Guided Fishing Trips: Available as walk/wade or float guided fishing trips on the North and South Forks of the Shenandoah River. Optimal Virginia guided fishing occurs from April to mid-October. Experience trophy smallmouth bass fishing with our professional guides.

Guided Fishing Trip Booking Information:

  • Rates: Guided fishing trips start at $475 per day for one or two anglers (Wade or Float guided trips).
  • What's Included in Your Guided Fishing Trip: Premium flies, rod and reel outfits, lunch, and water provided for all guided fishing trips.
  • What to Bring: Fishing licenses, waders or hip boots, and personal items for your guided fishing adventure.
  • Expert Guides: Our Virginia fishing guides bring decades of experience to every guided fishing trip, ensuring you have the best possible guided fishing experience.

Book Your Guided Virginia Fishing Trip

Ready to book your guided fly fishing trip in Virginia with Murray’s Fly Shop? Once you’ve chosen the type of trip you would like—trout wading trips, smallmouth bass wade trips, or smallmouth bass float trips—simply call 540-984-4212 and our experienced team will help you plan the ideal day on the water.

When you call to reserve your Virginia guided fly fishing trip, please have the following information ready:

  • Preferred trip dates (first and second choice)
  • Type of guided fly fishing trip (Virginia trout wading, smallmouth bass wading, or smallmouth bass float trip)
  • Number of anglers in your group
  • Skill level (beginner, intermediate, or experienced)

Our professional Virginia fly fishing guides will use this information to customize your trip based on your experience level, seasonal fishing conditions, and target species. Whether you are new to fly fishing or an experienced angler looking to fish the Shenandoah River or Virginia mountain trout streams, we will tailor your guided fly fishing adventure to ensure a productive, educational, and memorable experience.

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