3425 Fairystone Park Hwy, PO Box 133
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Welcome to the beautiful Smith River Valley in Henry County Virginia! Come fish or paddle with us
Enjoy a relaxing fishing or float trip on the beautiful Smith River with one of our expert guides or rent a canoe or kayak and paddle yourself down one of the many fun and secluded sections of the beautiful Smith River. We will help you get on the river by providing boats and shuttle service or guided fishing and float trips. However you you want to experience the river, we can make it happen. Our mission is simple, to share our love of the river with you and help you experience a fun and relaxing trip while learning to love our home waters as much as we do. We know that when people experience the beauty first hand they are more likely to want to protect it and protecting and preserving this resource is our number one priority.
The Smith River has something for everyone from fishing, paddling, tubing or just hiking along one of the stream-side trails. Wildlife and wildflowers are the hidden gems found right in the middle of Henry County. If it's a paddle, float, fishing or solitude you seek it's all right here.
Smith River Outfitters offer professional river guide services for paddling and fishing on the Smith River and surrounding streams and rivers. We also provide canoe, kayak or tube rentals and shuttle service. Please explore our website for details, pricing, area info, where to stay, what to bring, and how to enjoy our area. If its just river info you need, feel free to call us with any questions. See You On The River !
Enjoy a relaxing fishing or float trip on the beautiful Smith River with one of our expert guides or rent a canoe or kayak and paddle yourself down one of the many fun and secluded sections of the beautiful Smith River. We will help you get on the river by providing boats and shuttle service or guided fishing and float trips. However you you want to experience the river, we can make it happen. Our mission is simple, to share our love of the river with you and help you experience a fun and relaxing trip while learning to love our home waters as much as we do. We know that when people experience the beauty first hand they are more likely to want to protect it and protecting and preserving this resource is our number one priority.
The Smith River has something for everyone from fishing, paddling, tubing or just hiking along one of the stream-side trails. Wildlife and wildflowers are the hidden gems found right in the middle of Henry County. If it's a paddle, float, fishing or solitude you seek it's all right here.
Smith River Outfitters offer professional river guide services for paddling and fishing on the Smith River and surrounding streams and rivers. We also provide canoe, kayak or tube rentals and shuttle service. Please explore our website for details, pricing, area info, where to stay, what to bring, and how to enjoy our area. If its just river info you need, feel free to call us with any questions. See You On The River !
Brian Williams
(276)618-1457
smithriveroutfitter@gmail.com
(276)618-1457
smithriveroutfitter@gmail.com
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Purchase a Trip online here
Our shop is located on the river in downtown Bassett and is open 10am - 6pm Friday,Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays by appointment. A variety of trips are available on the Smith River that are suitable for novice to experienced paddlers. The most popular trips are from Philpott dam to our shop, a total of 8 miles that on average takes 2 1/2 - 3 hrs. Other trips available are from the Bassett access to the Great Road, a total of 4.3 miles that averages 2 hrs depending on flows. We do rent boats for pick-up for use on other sections of river, as long as all boats are returned by 6 pm. We provide trips on the upper sections of the Smith below Philpott dam to the Fieldale as long as the flows provide for appropriate river levels (250cfs -1000cfs) We do not rent boats for these sections if the flows are below 250 or above 1000 cfs. In the event the flows are too low on the upper, we will run trips below Martinsville Dam from South Martinsville to Sports Complex, Marrowbone Creek to Mitchell Bridge.
Rental Rates:
Kayaks - $35 per 1/2 day (4 hours), $60 (8hrs) life jackets and paddles included tubes. Single person
Tandem Kayaks - $45 1/2 day (4 hrs) $70 (8hrs), life jackets and paddles included. 2 person
Canoe - $45 per day 1/2 day (4 hrs) $70 (8hrs), life jackets and paddles included. 2 person canoes or 3 person
Shuttle - $10 Philpott to Bassett- $20 all other locations
* Guide added to any trip at $50 per trip when available
Guided Fishing Trip Rates:
Fly fishing wade trips - $250 4-6 hrs
Full day float trip - $450 6 - 8 hrs
Half day float trip- $375
Full day guided float trips include all tackle and lunch. Clients may use their own equipment or ours
Our shop is located on the river in downtown Bassett and is open 10am - 6pm Friday,Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays by appointment. A variety of trips are available on the Smith River that are suitable for novice to experienced paddlers. The most popular trips are from Philpott dam to our shop, a total of 8 miles that on average takes 2 1/2 - 3 hrs. Other trips available are from the Bassett access to the Great Road, a total of 4.3 miles that averages 2 hrs depending on flows. We do rent boats for pick-up for use on other sections of river, as long as all boats are returned by 6 pm. We provide trips on the upper sections of the Smith below Philpott dam to the Fieldale as long as the flows provide for appropriate river levels (250cfs -1000cfs) We do not rent boats for these sections if the flows are below 250 or above 1000 cfs. In the event the flows are too low on the upper, we will run trips below Martinsville Dam from South Martinsville to Sports Complex, Marrowbone Creek to Mitchell Bridge.
Rental Rates:
Kayaks - $35 per 1/2 day (4 hours), $60 (8hrs) life jackets and paddles included tubes. Single person
Tandem Kayaks - $45 1/2 day (4 hrs) $70 (8hrs), life jackets and paddles included. 2 person
Canoe - $45 per day 1/2 day (4 hrs) $70 (8hrs), life jackets and paddles included. 2 person canoes or 3 person
Shuttle - $10 Philpott to Bassett- $20 all other locations
* Guide added to any trip at $50 per trip when available
Guided Fishing Trip Rates:
Fly fishing wade trips - $250 4-6 hrs
Full day float trip - $450 6 - 8 hrs
Half day float trip- $375
Full day guided float trips include all tackle and lunch. Clients may use their own equipment or ours
Fly Fishing Info
Spend a half day with an experienced, professional angler as they guide you down a premier trout stream offering both stocked rainbows, brookies and wild Browns. Float trips on the beautiful Smith River are during power generation only and must be arraigned in advance based on generation schedule. The Smith river has Virginia’s highest catch rate of wild Brown trout as per data from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The Brown trout of the Smith River are not always the biggest Browns you will catch in Virginia Rivers but you will enjoy matching wits with some of the “wilyest” trout in the state. No stocking program for browns on the Smith means you are catching 100% stream spawned fish….and they are crafty ! Enjoy a relaxing trip down the river in comfort and style while you match wits with these beautiful jewels. A variety of tactics and tackle are used. Fly fishing trips are primary but spin fishing can be accommodated as well. Catch and release only on brown trout, stocked rainbows and brooks of legal size may be taken. Enjoy the experience from the comfort of cushioned seats on a custom designed fishing raft. Bring your own gear and enjoy half day trips of approximately four hours on the water; includes spare equipment as needed, snacks, and drinks.
Spend a half day with an experienced, professional angler as they guide you down a premier trout stream offering both stocked rainbows, brookies and wild Browns. Float trips on the beautiful Smith River are during power generation only and must be arraigned in advance based on generation schedule. The Smith river has Virginia’s highest catch rate of wild Brown trout as per data from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The Brown trout of the Smith River are not always the biggest Browns you will catch in Virginia Rivers but you will enjoy matching wits with some of the “wilyest” trout in the state. No stocking program for browns on the Smith means you are catching 100% stream spawned fish….and they are crafty ! Enjoy a relaxing trip down the river in comfort and style while you match wits with these beautiful jewels. A variety of tactics and tackle are used. Fly fishing trips are primary but spin fishing can be accommodated as well. Catch and release only on brown trout, stocked rainbows and brooks of legal size may be taken. Enjoy the experience from the comfort of cushioned seats on a custom designed fishing raft. Bring your own gear and enjoy half day trips of approximately four hours on the water; includes spare equipment as needed, snacks, and drinks.
Smith River Outfitters is proud to recommend
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