Captain Dan is a licensed charter captain, specializing in targeting trophy Blue Catfish on the, world famous, James River. We trailer our boat so many different launch locations are available depending on the time of year, weather conditions, and where the bite has been best recently.

In addition to Catfish, we target Crappie, Striped Bass, White Perch, and more. If there’s a particular species you’re most interested in, we will set up your trip to give you the best opportunity to catch that fish. Just message us before booking to discuss

We mainly guide out of a state-of-the-art 24 ft Angler Qwest Tritoon rigged with premium gear, electronics, and comfort features. This is one of the smoothest, most comfortable catfishing boats on the James with the ability to run a full enclosure with heat. Additionally, we run guided kayak fishing trips and Flathead Catfish trips on a whitewater raft in the upper James River. Kayak trips and whitewater trips are seasonal and only operational when the weather and water are warm, for safety reasons. Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children, 13 and younger must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don’t forget to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip! Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! All Catfish over 10lbs will be released however you may keep smaller fish to eat if you wish.

A few items to bring include sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Please avoid glass bottles.

Join us for an unforgettable day on the water.