SMITH RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE

Experience year-round fly fishing on the Smith River with local guide service, gear, lunch, and river knowledge included.

Guided Wade & Float Trips in Virginia and North Carolina

Guided Fly Fishing on the Smith River

Stateline Outfitters offers guided fly fishing and float trips on the Smith River and surrounding waters near Bassett, Martinsville, Fieldale, Henry County, and Eden, NC. The icy cold water of the Smith River is unique to this part of the world because it originates approximately 150 feet beneath the surface of Philpott Dam.  This makes the river a perfect home for brown, rainbow, tiger, and brook trout

Whether you are new to fly fishing or looking to fish a productive local stretch with someone who knows the river, we help you get on the water with the right gear, approach, and plan for the day.

Fish productive stretches of the Smith River on foot with a local guide helping with access, presentation, flies, and river conditions.

WADE TRIPS

Cover more water and experience the river from a different perspective with a guided float trip when conditions allow.

FLOAT TRIPS

Have a specific goal, group size, or experience level? We can help plan a trip that fits the day and the conditions.

CUSTOM GUIDE TRIPS

Why Book With Stateline Outfitters?

Fishing the Smith River can change depending on the season, water levels, dam generation, weather, and location. Having a local guide helps you make the most of your time on the water.

What’s included: 
✓ Local river knowledge 
✓ Gear provided 
✓ Lunch included 
✓ Help with flies, technique, and presentation 
✓ Wade and float trip options ✓ Beginner-friendly instruction ✓ Trips for trout and smallmouth opportunities

Smith River Fly Fishing

The Smith River is one of the best-known fly fishing destinations in southern Virginia, offering opportunities for brown trout, stocked rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass depending on the section and conditions.
Our Smith River trips focus on helping anglers choose the right stretch, understand current conditions, and enjoy a guided day on the water.

Guided Fishing Trips Near Virginia & North Carolina

Serving anglers near:

Bassett, VA  
Martinsville, VA  
Fieldale, VA  
Henry County, VA  
Eden, NC  
Smith River area  
Looking for a fly fishing guide near the Virginia/North Carolina line? Stateline Outfitters helps anglers plan guided trips close to home or while visiting the area.

What Anglers Are Saying

“I have been on many trips with Jackson, he is a top-notch guide who knows how to put you on the fish and create a memorable day on the water. Excellent experience!”
— Tim R
“Jackson was an excellent guide and showed our group a lot of good tips on fly fishing. It was our first time. Very personable, highly recommended”
— Dave H
“Had an excellent day on the Smith River with Jackson. Great guy and a great guide. Put us on the fish and helped me figure out my fly fishing bad habits. Would definitely recommend State Line Outfitters to anybody looking to fish the smith river and western NC rivers
what a fantastic day !!!!”
— Donald B
“Jackson knows the Smith River in Virginia like the back of his hand. He knows where the fish are what they're gonna eat and how to catch him. He is amazing.”
— Fred B