World-Class Fly Fishing in Virginia's New River Valley

World-Class Fly Fishing in Virginia's New River Valley

Exceptional Fishing

At New River Fly Fishing, we offer guided fishing trips on some of the finest streams in the Southeast, including the New River, Smith River, and our own private trout waters. Based in scenic Floyd, Virginia, we specialize in float and wade trips tailored for anglers of all skill levels.

Whether you’re after trophy smallmouth bass, wild trout, or elusive muskie, or just want to learn how to fly fish, we have the local knowledge and expertise to put you on fish.

Now is a great time to explore the diverse fishing opportunities in the New River Valley. Hope to see you real soon!

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Call or email for availability and come experience the best fly fishing in Southwest Virginia!

Trip Options & Rates

Choose between float trips on the New and Smith Rivers or wade trips on our private trout water.

Virginia’s premier smallmouth bass fishery, also known for record muskie and walleye. Experience scenic floats and diverse fishing on one of the oldest rivers in the U.S.

A wild brown trout tailwater with consistent cold flows and epic summer sulphur hatches. Perfect for anglers aiming to improve dry fly and nymph fishing techniques.

Our most exclusive trip–2 miles of private, spring-fed trout water stocked with “trophy” rainbow trout from September through June. Enjoy a peaceful, crowd-free fishing experience.

New to fly fishing or looking to refine your skills? Learn casting, equipment, knots, flies, mending, and presentation–tailored for all levels.

      
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   Mark Timmreck 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have been fishing with Mike and the New River Fly Fishing Crew for upwards of 20 years now.  Each trip has been enjoyable and very memorable.  Looking foward to next year.
  
 
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   Richard Nathan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Repeat customer here. 3 years of fishing with 3 different guides. The first year was a fantastic float down the New River for smallmouths. Beautiful river, great guiding by Mike
Second and third year was on the private trout stream with Frank and Steve. Stunning landscape and beautiful fish.
  
 
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   bryan lanier 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just finished another trip with Steve at NRFF over the weekend.  Great trip, caught a good number of fish and was well taken care of.  Steve and the team always know the best places on the river for us to fish and work extremely hard to put the angler in the best position to be successful.  Looking forward to another trip in the spring!
  
 
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   Kent Ramey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful time fishing and would highly recommend this group.
  
 
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   Jody Taylor 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They were very professional and knowledgeable and made the experience lots of fun!  Guide Steve Howard was very personable and fun to fish with!  Thanks for a great fishing trip!
  
 
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   Chris Berger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike and crew were get with our group.  Everyone caught fish and they were really good at point to the locations and what to use.  We flipped back and forth from spinners to fly rods for small mouth to expand our skill sets.
  
 
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   Cameron Brummitt, PT, DPT 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My dad and I could not have asked for a better day fly fishing. Prior to our trip, we had little to no experience fly fishing on a river, but Mike took all the time needed to teach us the fundamentals before we ever stepped into the water.

Throughout the day, he was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping us learn. We not only caught fish, but we also gained a much deeper appreciation for the sport and the river itself.

What stood out most was how enjoyable Mike was to spend the day with. His passion for fly fishing is obvious, and he does an incredible job sharing that passion with others. The entire experience felt welcoming, educational, and fun from start to finish.

This trip created a core memory for me and my dad that we will never forget. We are incredibly grateful for the experience and will absolutely be booking another guided trip in the future. If you're considering a guided fly fishing trip, I can't recommend Mike highly enough.
  
 
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   Josh Lozoff 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son and I had an absolutely wonderful time on the river with New River Fly Fishing. The whole booking process was easy and smooth. And then our guide Steve was wonderful. He was very patient with my son. And my son sometimes requires a lot of patience! We both felt respected and cared for. Couldn't have been better. We will definitely be back.
  
 
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   Robert Wrenn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alex is a pro. Fun day on the water, works hard on tough days to find fish and delivers. We caught 40-50 smallmouth and a Muskie which was cool to see hit top water.
  
 
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   James Wilson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Enjoyed a fantastic day on the New River fishing with New River Fly Fishing and Alex as my guide. Mike and Alex made the whole excursion a memorable day and one that I would certainly enjoy doing again!

Let’s Plan Your Day on the Water

Fly Fishing in Every Season

Each season brings new angling opportunities to the New River Valley, from spring trout and summer smallmouth to fall muskie and winter walleye fishing.

Something for Every Angler

Whether you’re planning a fly fishing getaway or just looking for things to do while visiting the area, we’re here to make your trip unforgettable, on and off the water.

New River Fly Fishing

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