Premier Fishing Guide in the Virginia Shenandoah Valley!
Over 60 Years of Fly Fishing Experience on Local Waters.
"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
July 12 2026 Booking Fall Trips Right Now , 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
1-800-882-1145
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. 
Another Beautiful Catch!
Guided by John Roberts Virginia Trout Fishing
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
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
November-December usually sees some of the biggest Rainbows and Brown catches of the year.
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