Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing 

5.0
(3 reviews)
 Helms Landing Road, Jamestown, KY 42629, United States–

Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing 

Jamestown, KY, United States
–
16 ft
2
5.0
(3 reviews)

Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing welcomes you to Jamestown, a city in Kentucky surrounded by beautiful freshwater grounds with rich marine life. Captain Jim Sauerheber will take you on a trip to the Cumberland River to fish its productive waters between Wolf Creek dam and Burkesville.

Captain Jim is a lifelong angler who loves guiding people and will do everything to make their time on the water enjoyable and fun. Come join him and create some lovely memories fishing in Kentucky!
You'll start your trip on a 16' ClackaCraft drift boat. This vessel can sit up to 2 anglers and is powered by a 6 HP Mercury engine.

You and Captain Jim will be fly fishing the bountiful grounds of the Cumberland River for Brown, Brook, Cutthroat, as well as Rainbow Trout. Due to the state regulations, you'll be releasing all the fish you catch during the tip. Captain Jim welcomes kids of all ages aboard his boat. Feel free to bring your young ones on your trip and make it a beautiful family adventure on the water.

The captain will supply you with all the gear for fly fishing, as well as snacks, drinks, and even lunch. Yours is just to bring your fishing licenses and arrive on time for your journey.

Come visit the beautiful Cumberland River and have a wonderful time on the water you won't easily forget!

Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing welcomes you to Jamestown, a city in Kentucky surrounded by beautiful freshwater grounds with rich marine life. Captain Jim Sauerheber will take you on a trip to the Cumberland River to fish its productive waters between Wolf Creek dam and Burkesville.

Captain Jim is a lifelong angler who loves guiding people and will do everything to make their time on the water enjoyable and fun. Come join him and create some lovely memories fishing in Kentucky!
You'll start your trip on a 16' ClackaCraft drift boat. This vessel can sit up to 2 anglers and is powered by a 6 HP Mercury engine.

You and Captain Jim will be fly fishing the bountiful grounds of the Cumberland River for Brown, Brook, Cutthroat, as well as Rainbow Trout. Due to the state regulations, you'll be releasing all the fish you catch during the tip. Captain Jim welcomes kids of all ages aboard his boat. Feel free to bring your young ones on your trip and make it a beautiful family adventure on the water.

The captain will supply you with all the gear for fly fishing, as well as snacks, drinks, and even lunch. Yours is just to bring your fishing licenses and arrive on time for your journey.

Come visit the beautiful Cumberland River and have a wonderful time on the water you won't easily forget!

Jim Sauerheber
Captain
Jim Sauerheber
16 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
3/4 Day Trip (MAX 2)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip (MAX 1)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip (MAX 2)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
3 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (4)

Reviews (3)

  • Matthew Cabe
    Matthew Cabe
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    could not asked for a better day!

    3/4 Day Trip (MAX 2) on August 18, 2026 • 2 adults

    We learned alot. Jim put on the fish and we landed them. Great guide and great guy.

  • Sean Thompson
    Sean Thompson
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    1st Time Fly Fishing

    Full Day Trip (MAX 2) on June 28, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain Jim was great on workng with out techniques and putting us on some really nice fish!

  • Chris Morgan
    Chris Morgan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    3/4 Day Trip (MAX 2) on October 17, 2023 • 2 adults

    Jim is great with beginners and we caught a number of trout. Just a lot of fun

FAQs about Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing

Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (MAX 2) (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (MAX 1) (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Full Day Trip (MAX 2) (8 hours)
Trips booked with Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing include:
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Fly fishing equipment
Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing (Cumberland River)
Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing include:
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

Jim Sauerheber
Jim Sauerheber
Jamestown, Kentucky, United States
1 Fishing Report
3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2021
Captain Jim has been fishing for more then fifty years and he fell in love with fly fishing. It became a dream of his to become a guide and he's eager to take you for a memorable fishing adventure on the Cumberland River in Jamestown, Kentucky.
Jim Sauerheber
Jim Sauerheber
1
reports
3
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Captain Jim has been fishing for more then fifty years and he fell in love with fly fishing. It became a dream of his to become a guide and he's eager to take you for a memorable fishing adventure on the Cumberland River in Jamestown, Kentucky.

The fish you can target

Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Real catches by this captain

  • View from the bow of a small fishing boat traveling through a misty, tree-lined river, with onboard equipment and coiled ropes visible.
    Matthew C.
    Matthew C.
    We learned alot. Jim put on the fish and we landed them. Great guide and great guy.
  • Adult angler holding a large rainbow trout aboard a boat on a calm, forested freshwater lake.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Sean T.
    Sean T.
    Captain Jim was great on workng with out techniques and putting us on some really nice fish!
  • An angler proudly displaying a Rainbow Trout while fishing on a serene river, showcasing the beauty of the catch and the surrounding nature.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    The Cumberland is still fishing good. Weekends are the best time to be on the river with the recreational schedule. Traditional files are still working well.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
ClackaCraft
Boat type
Drift boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 6HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Fly Fishing
What's included in the trip price
Snacks
Drinks
Lunch
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
Catch and release mandatory

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Checks

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