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Fayetteville, West Virginia

Fayetteville, WV Fishing Guides

5 fishing guides and outfitters fishing from Fayetteville and Hinton: the New, Gauley and Greenbrier rivers, listed A to Z with their trip types and published prices, plus live river flows. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

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Fayetteville fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the guide what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Pro Fish WV (PRO River Outfitters)

3224 Court St, Fayetteville, WV 25840

Bobby Bower14 ft Rocky Mountain Rafts self-bailing raft with aluminum frameUp to 2 guests

River

Targets: Smallmouth bass, Muskellunge, Walleye

Upper New River Float & Fish (~6.5 hr), 2 anglers, card price $495Upper New River Float & Fish, 2 anglers, cash price w/ lunch $425Upper New River Float & Fish, 2 anglers, cash price / BYO lunch $400
(304) 575-5252Website

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Today on the water

River conditions in Fayetteville right now

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USGS New River at Thurmond

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USGS New River at Thurmond

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National Weather Service

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Sunset after load

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Phase

Live from USGS New River at Thurmond, USGS Gauley River below Summersville Dam, USGS Greenbrier River at Hilldale, the National Weather Service. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Fayetteville.

Flows, seasons and what is biting: Fayetteville fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in Fayetteville, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Smallmouth bass
Rainbow trout
Brown trout
Brook trout

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: aceraft.com, wvdnr.gov.

Know before you go

Fishing in Fayetteville: local notes

New River black bass: 14-22 inch protected slot, only one bass over 22 inches may be kept, from the Gauley confluence upstream to the Virginia line (part of Bluestone Lake excepted).

Source: law.cornell.edu

Greenbrier River black bass: 12-20 inch slot (release immediately) between the Route 60 bridge near Caldwell and the Route 219 bridge at Ronceverte; one over 20 inches allowed.

Source: law.cornell.edu

West Virginia muskellunge have a 30-inch statewide minimum size (higher at North Bend and Stonewall Jackson lakes).

Source: law.cornell.edu

The stocked Elk River trout section runs 21.7 miles in Webster and Randolph counties, from Rose Run down to Webster Springs, reached by WV Routes 26 and 26/1.

Source: wvdnr.gov

Guided New River Gorge float-fishing trips cover up to 8-12 miles in a day; anglers must bring their own WV fishing license.

Source: aceraft.com

Questions

Fayetteville fishing guide questions

How many fishing guides are in Fayetteville?

We list 5 fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z – not ranked.

How much does a fishing guide cost in Fayetteville?

3 of the 5 guides listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on the trip length, the water and the number of anglers, so confirm with the guide.

What fish can you catch in Fayetteville?

The species Fayetteville captains list most often are Smallmouth bass, Walleye and Muskellunge. In October, the season calendar above shows Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Brook trout in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a guided trip in West Virginia?

Yes. A guide’s license does not cover clients: every angler old enough to need a West Virginia fishing license needs their own. Buy it from the West Virginia wildlife agency before your trip.

Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?

No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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