Bass Fishing - Blue Ridge Mountains

Come to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia for some great float fishing for smallmouth bass.

Experienced local guides will take you from Boone, NC to one of four outstanding smallmouth fishing rivers - the New River, Nolichucky, Holston or Swine. They know where the bass are biting and they'll customize the trip to fit your wishes.

Choose a full day trip or a half day. Gear can be provided, or you can bring your own.

Snacks and soft drinks are included, and the boats have cooler space for any other beverages you may want to bring along.

If you have never fished for river smallmouth bass, you are definitely missing out. To put it in simple terms, it's fishing for largemouth on a trout stream - but smallmouth fight harder than either. Your local guides provide the premier smallmouth fishing in the Blue Ridge Mountains area. They live to flyfish for smallmouth but equally welcome fishing with conventional tackle, and sometimes prefer it, depending on conditions. All fishing is catch and release with barbless hooks.

New River

The New is well known for its incredible smallmouth fishing, from its headwaters in North Carolina to its destination in West Virginia. Float fishing with private access is available in both North Carolina and Virginia. It's a beautiful river, recognized as one of the country's "National Wild and Scenic Rivers." You're to sure to be inspired by this river's beauty and incredible fishing.

Nolichucky River

The "Chucky" in Tennessee and North Carolina has proven to be a fantastic fishery, time and time again. During a day's float, you will have opportunities at smallmouth bass, spotted bass, rock bass and muskellunge. The Nolichucky is an awesome river for those who like to add the thrill of light rapids to their fishing adventure.

Holston River

This is a mega smallmouth fishery with plenty of fish for everyone! The section of the Holston known for awesome bronzebacks is downstream of its famous trout water, but still regulated. This ensures a healthy smally population season after season with regulated flows and cold water temperatures all summer long. The Holston provides more consistent smallmouth fishing than any other your guides have found in the southeast.

Swine River

The "Swine" River is trophy smallmouth water. The name "Swine" is made up - to protect this secret location and describes the absolute HOGS that your guides catch every spring. If it's quality and not quantity you seek, then this is the place. There's a pig waiting just for you!

Half Day Trips Include:

• Roundtrip transportation from Boone, NC to the fishing location
• Experienced smallmouth fishing guide
• All needed float fishing gear
• Snacks
• Soft Drinks

Half Day Trips Do NOT Include:

• Fishing Licenses (contact information will be provided on your E-Ticket for pre-purchasing licenses)
• Guide Gratuity
• Alcoholic beverages

Full Day Trips Include:

• Roundtrip transportation from Boone, NC to the fishing location
• Experienced smallmouth fishing guide
• All needed float fishing gear
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Soft Drinks

Full Day Trips Do NOT Include:

• Fishing Licenses (contact information will be provided on your E-Ticket for pre-purchasing licenses)
• Guide Gratuity
• Alcoholic beverages

Any alcoholic beverages you may want in the boat are not provided, but the boat will have cooler space for any beverages you may want to bring along.

Gear Check List:

• Polarized Sunglasses
• Rain Gear
• Sunscreen
• Appropriate Layered Clothing
• Lightweight Chest Waders (or wet wading shoes when warm)
• Sun Hat or Ball Cap
• Camera
• Felt Sole Wading Boots (No Cleats)
• Appropriate Rod and Reel

Any fishing gear you do not have can be provided with advance notice.

Fishing Licenses:

Appropriate fishing licenses are required. There may be a chance to purchase them the day of the trip, but it's always best to have arranged for your licenses beforehand. Your E-Ticket will include state government website links you may use to purchase fishing licenses for North Carolina, Tennessee or Virginia.

Your Guides:

The goal of your guides is to exceed guest expectations by providing quality customized fishing adventures. All guides are local and have years of guiding experience, so they provide an extensive knowledge base about the region and the fishing opportunities in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Your guides will work with you to create a great experience because they understand that fishing means different things to different people. They respect recreational anglers who just want to have a little piece of stream to themselves...and anglers who are possessed, like BIG fish, and are insatiable in their fishing pursuits.

Whatever your passion, you'll like fishing with them. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran, they are prepared to make your outing the fishing trip of your dreams.

In order to make all the preparations and assist you with customizing your trip - and because popular fishing dates can sell out - we require a minimum advance booking of 8 days before the tour date. And, you will need to communicate directly with your guide as soon as possible after your fishing date has been confirmed (when you receive your E-Ticket). The guide's phone number will be provided to you on your E-Ticket.

8 DAYS MINIMUM ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. Hotel pick-up or drop-off is not included; you will check in for your trip at the tour office in Boone, NC - specifics to be provided on your E-Ticket. Price does not include required fishing licenses. No child discount; children are welcome, but we recommend a minimum age of 8 for this tour. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-713-7421.