EBERWEIN'S CATFISHING - Chris Eberwein - Featured in 4 Magazines and the Sportman's TV Show. Wood & Water Magazine, Chesapeake Angler, Sportman's Magazine and In-Fisherman. Citations Guaranteed! 30+ pound blue catfish
or you only pay 1/2 price for your trip! (804) 449-6134
GOT THE BLUES GUIDE SERVICE - Chris Harris - Got The Blues Guide Service runs year round. Spring, summer, fall and winter are all great times to fish with chris on the James River for giant blue cats. (804) 314-9629
JAMES RIVER FISHING SCHOOL - Mike Ostrander - We offer guided fishing trips, all year long, for a number of Virginia freshwater species, including flathead catfish, blue catfish, striped bass and shad. (804) 938-2350
OLD DOMINION OUTDOORS - Neil Renouf - Top of the line boats and equipment to ensure an enjoyable day on the water. Fully licensed and insured. USCG Captain's License. Licensed outfitter by the National Forest Service. A large network of friends- including other guides, captains and fisherman in the know, contribute to a high success rate. 804-539-8023
JAMES RIVER CATFISHING GUIDE SERVICE - Kevin Salmon- Professionaly guiding on the James River since 1993 targeting 50+ lb catfish. My goal is to create a fishing experience unlike any other you may have had, I strive to put my customers on the biggest fish the conditions will allow and to show them the best fishing trip I can. (804)-991-2319 or cell 691-1472
HUGH'S CATFISHING GUIDE SERVICE - Hugh Self - Want to catch Monster Blue Catfish with the former Virginia State Record holder? (804) 598-1141
BIG CAT GUIDE SERVICE - Scott Cannon & Eric Gwinn - Big Cat Guide Service has been fishing the James River for a combined 20 years and have spent almost all of that time chasing giant Blue Catfish and Flathead Catfish. The largest Blue Catfish we have caught is 70 pounds and have many in the 50+ pound class. The largest flathead we have caught is 44 pounds, which is in the top 5 flatheads ever caught on the James River. (804) 690-3875 or (804) 873-3364
LIFES REVENGE GUIDE SERVICE - Capt. J. Mike Hoke - Life's Revenge Guide Service offers a wide range of full-service guided freshwater and saltwater fishing trips as well as seasonal eco-tours on the James River and Chesapeake Bay. Whether you're after a 50 lb blue catfish, an elusive spade fish, or a cooler full of hickory shad, Life's Revenge Guide Service guarantees a safe, fun-filled day on the water at an affordable rate. (804) 357-8518 or Email at jmikehoke@hotmail.com
RIVER CATN' GUIDE SERVICE - Capt. Josh Fitchett - U.S.Coastguard licensed. Former Md. State Record Holder. 2007 - 2008 Virginia Catfish Angler of the Year. 2005 James River Catfishing Club Angler of the year. 32 catfish tournament wins since 2004 on 7 different rivers and 3 different states. Trips are available on the James, Potomac, Chickohominy, Mattaponi and Pamunky rivers. (804)-836-5220 or Email at CaptainJosh@embarqmail.com
NIGHTSTALKER GUIDE SERVICE - Capt. Archie Gold -
Located in Historical Hopewell VA, Night Stalker Guide Service is centered on the beautifull James River, accessible to either end within minutes. Capt. Archie Gold has been fishing the James River strickly for blue catfish since 1991. Starting on the upper river in Richmond for several years then moving to the lower river as far down as the Chickahominy River for the past 14 years learning the movements & patterns of Big Fish, so he knows where to be and when to be there, without a doubt he has put in the time and dedication needed to be a blue catfish expert. Former Va state blue catfish record holder with a fish weighing95lbs 11oz. (804)-349-3898 or Email at captgold@nightstalkerfishing.com
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