Seasoned Guides | Virginia Waters

Experience best-in-class fly fishing in Central & Southwest Virginia.

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Chasing Virginia’s most elusive species

We’re musky fanatics

There’s nothing easy about catching Virginia’s largest predatory fish. Dedicating yourself to the fish of a thousand casts is no easy feat and we’re here to get you a couple of casts closer to netting the fish of your dreams. There’s no such thing as a guarantee on the water, but we pride ourselves on producing the best odds possible when it comes to catching musky.

We Love Smallmouth!

We are dialed on Virginia river smallies, and we’d love to share our passion with you! Let’s hunt for your first 20” plus fish, or your next. Fly and spin fishing trips available.

Meet our guides

epic Fishing on Virginia’s Best waters

Captain Josh Laferty is a Roanoke native and has been guiding the region since the early 2000s. As one of the original musky fly fishing guides in the region, Josh has a unique level of experience on our rivers and a clear understanding of what it takes to be successful on your hunt for southern musky.

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Testimonials

  • I've been chasing musky on fly for the past 3 years and mission finally accomplished with Josh at VATG! Josh gave me pointers to correct my casts and we talked about fishing the entire time. Josh inspired me on Alaska where he guides in the summer, def moving up my bucket list now.

    T. Le

  • My son (15) and I went out with Austin a few days ago and had an amazing day! From the first communication to plan the trip to the time we pulled the boat onto the ramp, top notch service. We will 100% be fishing with VATG again!

    B. Sweeney

  • There's no sugar coating it that catching a musky on the fly is challenging. I was not sure what to expect my first time out but Josh provided excellent instruction and guidance and I was able to get my first musky into the net!

    V. Hood