Flathead Catfish Fishing Trip

Dates Available: Just a few left for Summer, 2021.

Flathead catfish lurk in the flatwaters of the James River, in Richmond, Virginia.  Your guide will lead you down the slow moving James on a 12-foot raft. The raft offers great stability and is comfortable on the downriver float.  The raft is perfect for two anglers, and can accomodate up to three.  

While on the raft, you may catch any of the following species: bluegill, smallmouth bass, channel cats, blue catfish, longnose gar, largemouth bass and number of different species of sunfish. 

Start off with light line fishing for sunfish and smallmouth bass along the shoreline, in pools and and around a number of small islands.  Upon arrival at the catfish holes, you will switch out your fishing gear and do battle with catfish in the 5-30 pound range.  The raft record flathead in this area is 39 pounds.  That is a big fish in water where most is less than 10 feet! 

Enjoy an incredible half day flathead fishing experience. Morning trips are highly recommended as you are off the water before the afternoon heat and no worry of afternoon storms. Departure time is generally 7am, but you can start as late as 8:00am.  You'll meet your guide at Huguenot Flatwater in the James River Park System.  Click the following link for directions:  Huguenot Flatwater

Come and enjoy the scenery, wildlife and excellent fishing.  You will love this trip add our guides!

        5 Hour / Half-Day Raft Fishing):  Up to three people, $395.

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Top, left photo:  Stuart is proudly displaying a nice flathead catfish caught from the raft.  One of many from a fine day of fishing on the James River.