Fly Fishing Wade or Float Guided Trips
Legit Trout Destination, short drive from NC Piedmont and Triangle.
 | Wade or Float the Smith River Wading: 4 hour: $225 ($50 for each additional angler) 6 hour: :$325. ($75 each additional angler) Float: 6 hour: $450. (up to 2 anglers) |
Smith River, VA Fly Fishing Guide
Wading: 4 hour: $225 ($50 for each additional angler) – 6 hour day: :$325. ($75 each additional angler)
Float: 6 hour: $450. (up to 2 anglers)
Expert local guides. Year round trout fishing.
All Experience Levels are welcome; all gear is provided. Up to 3 anglers for Wade, up to 2 anglers for Float.
Free cancellations and re-schedule due to weather or change in plans (48 hour notice)
Closest legit trout fishing to NC Piedmont and Triangle.
Free Cancellations up to 48 hours in advance. Text or call anytime: 828-283-0363
The Smith River in Franklin and Henry Counties is one of Virginia’s most unique trout fisheries. The cold water released from Philpott Dam provides miles of quality trout water and offers excellent fishing opportunities throughout the year. Approximately 31 miles from Philpott Dam downstream to State Route 636 (Mitchell Bridge) are special regulation brown trout waters. Two sections of the Smith are designated as put-and-take stocked waters and provide opportunities to catch rainbow trout. Downstream of the special regulation section, anglers can expect to catch smallmouth bass, rock bass, and sunfish as the Smith makes its way into North Carolina.
Trout Stockings
Designated Stocked Trout Waters
Starting at Philpott Dam, downstream approximately 3.3 miles to the confluence with Town Creek, is designated stocked trout waters. This section, of the Smith River is classified as “Category B Stocked Trout Water”, is stocked with rainbow trout 5 times from October 1st through June 15th. Another section, classified as “Category A Stocked Trout Waters”, starting in the North Bassett area downstream approximately 9.5 miles to below Fieldale is stocked with rainbow trout 8 times from October 1st through June 15th. Both stocked trout areas require a stocked trout license in addition to a state freshwater fishing license. Designated stocked trout areas of the Smith River display signs like the one below.
Fly Fishing The Smith River Virginia
The Smith River is recognized as one of Virginia’s best tailwaters known for wild browns and native brook trouts
The water comes out from under Philpott Dam at a cold temperature year-round.
There is a three mile long “Trophy Trout Water” section making Smith River Fly Fishing a great experience.