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Fishing Trips -- James River Fishing School

The James River Fishing School was started in 2001 and is now the angling side of the broader, river based business called 'Discover the James'.   Over a decade ago, on our first brochure, it stated "It's All About the Fun!"  Well it still is.  We continue to build excitement and knowledge into our outdoor adventures to give our guests the best trip possible.  Whether you are enjoying a shore lunch on the Discovery Barge II, with fresh fried catfish, cole slaw, potato salad and fruit ... holding a 50 pound blue catfish for the fishing photo of a lifetime, or hoisting a bass, our fishing trips are still ... "All About the Fun!" 

In the late spring and summer we recommend the 'Falls of the James' Flathead Fishing Trip.  In the months of October through April, we recommend the blue catfishing on the tidal James.  Catfishing on the James River is an amazing year around fishery. Click the links below for more info and pricing on the different fishing trips offered through Discover the James.

For more information on the Tidal James, click here.  For more information on the Falls of the James, click here.  Or just click on one of the fishing trips below.

If you are interested in a special lunch on a blue catfish trip, or shad trip, check out our Shore Lunch (on the pontoon boat).  This is only available on the pontoon boat, and not from the raft trip (flahtead or channel & blue).

Note:  The Tidal James is downriver of the City of Richmond, and the "Falls of the James" is located between the City of Richmond upriver to Bosher's Dam ... about a seven mile stretch.  All of the "Falls of the James" trips are enjoyed in the flatwater section of the river.  Very safe, slow flowing flatwater with lots of activities.

For information or to book a fishing trip, contact:  Mike@DiscovertheJames.com or  804-938-2350.

The photo's stories?  Above, right:  This is a fantastic example of a young man who enjoys fishing and now has a passion he will build on for the rest of his life.  I understand Joel tapes fishing shows to watch when he has time to watch TV.  He is like all the guides who work at Discover the James ... just eaten-up with fishing.  Here, Joel happily displays a largemouth bass caught while fishing a rubber worm.  Looks to me like he's ready for his own TV show! -- Photo by Capt. Mike

Left:  Showing off the biggest fish caught off my boat in 2011.  A whopping 78 pounds blue catfish.  This fish was caught by a new fisherman to catfishing.  It was only the second catfish he had ever caught.  His first was about 30 minutes before ... a 5 pound fish.  His buddies let him go again and look what happened.  Good stuff!  -- Photo by Tony Horsely

 

 

Bottom, right:  I was guiding for blue catfish in April 2010 and saw this incredible sunrise.  Just as the sun started to peak over the tree line I grabbed my camera and something magical happened.  The mist on the water lit and I noticed the rod tips were in the image, so I started to play with the elements.  This is my favorite picture from that morning sunrise, entitled, 'The Magic of Fishing'.  -- Photo by Capt. Mike

What do people have to say about our fishing trips?  "I am so thankful for what you do and the 'fishing bug' you have inspired in my sons.  You have given my boys something to look forward to for the rest of their lives.  Thank you."   -- Mom of two sons who are new "fishing kids".

"I believe fishing will take over golf as the place for business decisions being made."   -- Anonymous

For information or to book a fishing trip, contact:  Mike@DiscovertheJames.com or 804-938-2350.