Premier Fishing Guide in the Virginia Shenandoah Valley!

Over 60 Years of Fly Fishing Experience on Local Waters.

(800) 882-1145 * (540) 463-3235

Lexington, Rockbridge Co., VA

"Roberts knows the area waters with the sort of familiarity that only comes with a lifetime of angling, and he has the sort of laid back personality that works equally well for putting novices at ease or offering tips to seasoned veterans. He offers visiting anglers an impressive variety of fly fishing venues’"

Jim Casada - Former President-Outdoor Writers Association of America OWAA

Current Fishing Conditions

 

   





June 13 2026  EXCELLENT FISHING Now Some of the best flyfishing in Va, is closer than you think. Trips available now.  Call me for a trip that you won't  soon forget.  Terrestrial fishing is super now. Lots of Rainbows  in the 12-- 20'' Rainbows caught this week. Please contact me for trip availability, and very latest  stream conditions to me test yourselves with the high energy, hard fighting brightly colored Rainbow, Brook and Brown trout on  one of  Virginia's Blue Ribbon trout waters  including  the ones  in Bath & Highland. Your guide John is a 68 year veteran on Virginia's Blue Ribbon trout waters. Please contact me for the various trips offered and fishing  current conditions. Lodging Available. We can customize one to your skill level. I can have you on a  Virginia  Blue Ribbon trout stream in 8 minutes.  Beginner trips available along with our Combo trips. Many times I can go on short notice , contact me at 

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                                    The Jackson River tailwater below the Gathright dam pulse schedule is worth a look if you  plan to fish it on these  dates, higher water flows call for extra caution. Water levels  can rise very quickly

                                   

                                   Pulses for 2026 are scheduled on the following Wednesdays: June 17, July 15, Aug. 5, Aug. 26, Sept. 16, and Oct. 7.

 

 

                                                  All Trout Shown on this Site Were Caught by My Fishermen on My Guided trips, Not By Your Guide. What a Rainbow! Guided by John Roberts Virginia Trout FishingAnother Beautiful Catch!
Guided by John Roberts Virginia Trout Fishing

 

Last Minute Trips Available!

Many times I can go on short notice for the Beginner and Stream trips.
Blue Ribbon Ribbon Trout Stream 8 minutes away.

Less travel time-more great fishing time.

Beginner Trips Are Always Educational & Memorable!

 (800) 882-1145

Beginners Welcomed

New to Fly Fishing?

Try our Intro-Beginner Trip to a mountain pond. Builds a great foundation for those getting started as you learn the equipment, knots, fly casting, safety, basic entomology & streamside sampling, safe catch & release, the world of the trout  and much more. The last couple of hours you get to test yourself on some high energy, high leaping Rainbow and spectacular looking Brook trout which will hopefully prepare for your first stream trip.

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Trips for Beginners & the Experienced

Fly Fishing Tips

Adding a split shot or 2 to your nymphing presentation can find less active trout holder lower down in the water column.

John Roberts - FlyFishing Guide

Roberts' trips encourage guests to enjoy nature while preserving the environment. ''We take guests to places where they come back with a memory. You get a nice picture and turn the fish loose.'' - John Roberts

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Roberts' trips encourage guests to enjoy nature while preserving the environment. ''We take guests to places where they come back with a memory. You get a nice picture and turn the fish loose.'' - John Roberts

Virginia Business Magazine

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LLewelyn Lodge
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in Lexington, VA