guided new river smallmouth float fishing trips

      We are located in Crab Orchard, West Virginia just off exit 42 of I-77/64. If you are planning on an overnight stay in the Beckley area we are located just under ten minutes of exit 44, where many hotels and restaurants are located.

              HOTELS

                     Country Inns & Suites                 304 252 5100

                     Court Yard Marriott                       304 252 9800

                     Days Inn                                          304 255 5291

                     Fairfield Marriott                            304  252 8661

                     Howard Johnson                          304 255 5900

                    Microtel Inn                                    304 256 2000

                     Park Inn                                          304 255 9091

                     Quality Inn                                     304 255 1511

When to Come

    Our season will usually start mid to late March. The best time for pre-spawn fish will be April through the first week of May, which is the absolute best time to catch a 5 pound+ smallie.

After the spawn is over fishing will be excellent all through the summer up to the end of October. The best period for fly fishing will be early June through October. The New is without a doubt the finest river smallmouth fishery in the U.S. The number of fish found in the river and the high quality speak for itself. In addition to the excellent smallmouth fishing,the New is showing a big increase in the number of Native walleye,this is due primiarly to an aggressive reintroduction progran by our state dept of fish and game,these walleye are fast growers a fish can reach 18" in two years currently an angler can keep two per day but they must be a minimun of 18".

Reservations

Reservations may be made via e-mail or telephone a $100 deposit is required for each boat reserved. Deposit can be by either by credit card or personal check. If by check, deposit must be received within one week of trip booking or your requested date may no longer be available Please try to get the deposit to us as soon as possible. If your trip is cancelled by New River Outfitters due to unfishable water conditions we will either refund your deposit or reschedule your trip date. If you cannot make your trip date and must reschedule, your deposit will be intact. If you cannot make your trip nor reschedule, your deposit will be refunded up to 3 days prior to your trip date. After the 3rd day the deposit will not be refunded. All payments made by credit card are charged a 3% processing fee

What to Bring

We suggest that all guests call us at least 3 days prior to the trip date. We will inform you of projected weather and water condition. Try to bring only what you need to enjoy your trip (camera, extra clothes, raingear, sunblock). As for your selection of tackle, we suggest a 6' med-lt to med spinning gear with no more than 10 lb line. We will let you know what to bring for lures.