Top Water Trips
Top Water Trips
Discover some of the best freshwater fishing in Southeastern Pennsylvania with fully customized guided trips and lessons for both spin and fly fishing anglers. Whether you're picking up a rod for the first time or looking to refine your skills, every trip is tailored to your experience level, fishing goals, and the time of year, creating a fun and rewarding experience on the water.
We offer guided adventures year-round with the flexibility to fish from the shore, wade productive rivers and streams, explore by kayak, or cover more water from the boat. Our trips primarily focus on the diverse fisheries of the Schuylkill River Watershed, spanning Schuylkill, Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties, where anglers can enjoy a variety of exciting freshwater fishing opportunities.
Choose from a wide range of experiences, including Fly Fishing 101 lessons for beginners, technical fly or spin fishing instruction, Smallmouth Bass kayak trips on the Schuylkill River, relaxing days on local lakes, or exciting nighttime excursions targeting hard-fighting river catfish. Every outing is designed to provide hands-on instruction, local knowledge, and the opportunity to catch fish while building confidence and improving your skills.
Whether you're looking to learn the fundamentals of fly fishing, explore new waters, or simply spend a memorable day outdoors with an experienced local guide, we'll create a trip that's right for you. Join us on the water and discover why the rivers, lakes, and streams of Southeastern Pennsylvania offer outstanding fishing opportunities throughout the year.
Discover some of the best freshwater fishing in Southeastern Pennsylvania with fully customized guided trips and lessons for both spin and fly fishing anglers. Whether you're picking up a rod for the first time or looking to refine your skills, every trip is tailored to your experience level, fishing goals, and the time of year, creating a fun and rewarding experience on the water.
We offer guided adventures year-round with the flexibility to fish from the shore, wade productive rivers and streams, explore by kayak, or cover more water from the boat. Our trips primarily focus on the diverse fisheries of the Schuylkill River Watershed, spanning Schuylkill, Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties, where anglers can enjoy a variety of exciting freshwater fishing opportunities.
Choose from a wide range of experiences, including Fly Fishing 101 lessons for beginners, technical fly or spin fishing instruction, Smallmouth Bass kayak trips on the Schuylkill River, relaxing days on local lakes, or exciting nighttime excursions targeting hard-fighting river catfish. Every outing is designed to provide hands-on instruction, local knowledge, and the opportunity to catch fish while building confidence and improving your skills.
Whether you're looking to learn the fundamentals of fly fishing, explore new waters, or simply spend a memorable day outdoors with an experienced local guide, we'll create a trip that's right for you. Join us on the water and discover why the rivers, lakes, and streams of Southeastern Pennsylvania offer outstanding fishing opportunities throughout the year.
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It was a birthday present for my son, an avid angler and novice at fly fishing. There are guides and there are masters. Kevin is a master. We worked with us to fine tune mechanics of various casts based on situation and observation. Massively patient and communicative. The catches were cataloged in photos when were provided free of charge. Top Water provided great communication before and after the trip. The investment and importance in the time and equipment provided. We intend to book Top Water again in the future.
We went kayaking for smallmouth on the Schuylkill. Have I been in a kayak before? Dozens of times. Had I maneuvered in fast/shallow water before? Nope. Kevin was a pro, communicated clearly, stayed nearby to give immediate assistance, gave great tips and teaching, and jumped out to wade while holding the kayaks to give me max fishing time! He also brought lunch and extra water and snacks. Great trip!
Kevin is very knowledgeable and very willing to explain everything that he is doing and that you were doing throughout the day. We had a great day out on the water and we’re able to hit many locations to give us the best odds to have a good catch. I would highly recommend Kevin to anybody from a novice to even the most experienced.
Our family really enjoyed being out on the water. Captain was wonderful. It was a fun day. Thank you!
Great trip will definitely be booking again soon. Very knowledgeable and very helpful in instruction
FAQs about Top Water Trips
- US $185 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing Lesson (4 hours)
- US $275 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip – Wade Fly Fishing (4 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip – Kayak Fishing (4 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Fly Fishing 101 (6 hours)
- US $325 per group, additional US $40 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip – Boat Fishing (4 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour – Schuylkill River Catfish (4 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 7 Hour Trip – Wade Fly Fishing (7 hours)
- US $435 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 7 Hour Trip – Kayak Fishing (7 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait is provided for Catfishing Trips. On certain trips, we will also bring worms & Minnows which are included and ready beforehand.)
- Lures
- Drinks (Water)
- Fly fishing equipment
- River fishing (Schuylkill River, Little Schuylkill, Tulpehocken)
- Lake fishing (Blue Marsh & Marsh Creek)
- Backcountry fishing (Backpack Fly Fishing Trips Available )
- Spinning (Kayak Fishing )
- Fly fishing (Wade, Kayak Fly Fish)
- Bass (Largemouth)
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Catfish
- Muskellunge (Musky)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Sunfish
Your captain
Douglassville, Pennsylvania, United States
Hello, my name is Kevin Moriarty! I grew up on the edge of the Oley Valley and spent most of my time fishing with my dad. He introduced me to fishing, just as his father did for him. My buddy Jesse introduced me to fly fishing; he laid the groundwork for the fly fishing knowledge I have today. As time has passed my interest and passion for angling has grown. My experience ranges from Fly Fishing Guide School In Montana to competing in professional kayak bass fishing tournaments around Pennsylvania and the East Coast. I am a certified Wilderness First Responder and am trained and certified to guide overnight, daily and weekend trips. I have training in river entomology, knot tying, drift boating, jet boating, wilderness medicine, fly casting, kayaking, cooking, ServSafe food handling and food safety management. I also received my Associates in Business, graduating Cum Laude from RACC.
Kevin M.
Captain
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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