River Monster Guide Service
+13River Monster Guide Service offers exciting fishing opportunities on the waters of the beautiful rivers in Southwestern Virginia. Guide Thomas Cundiff aims to provide not only a relaxing, but also revitalizing time on the water, catching and releasing numerous species of fish.
Enjoy your trip aboard a 16’ Saturn airboat, powered by a Honda BF 4 engine. It is equipped with a fishfinder to aid your search for the fish, as well as with an anchoring system to help you stay rooted to the fishing grounds. The boat is ideal for a river voyage – an experience you won’t soon forget.
With Thomas, your main target will be Smallmouth Bass, which is the guide’s specialty, as well as Steelhead, Walleye, Musky, and Brown Trout. You will also get the opportunity to test yourself in various fishing methods, such as popping, drift fishing, spinning, fly fishing, jigging, and light tackle.
When you book a trip with Thomas, he will take all the guesswork out by providing top-of-the-line equipment and tackle needed for a successful day on the water. You will use Shimano Stratic reels and St. Croix rods. On a full day trip, you will also be offered a shore lunch.
It’s River Monster Guide Service’s commitment that you return home pleased with your fishing adventure, eager to come back for more!
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River Monster Guide Service
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+22Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Tommy was amazing
Full Day Trip on May 16, 2025
First Time on the River… and It Was One for the Books I’ve been fishing most my life—but never on a river. So this trip meant something different. Something new. But what made it unforgettable wasn’t just the fish—it was who we fished with. Captain Tommy didn’t sugarcoat it. He told us from the jump—it might be tough fishing. He wasn’t trying to sell us a dream. He was honest, and that’s rare these days. But here’s the part that really got me: Tommy didn’t just guide us. He shared stories. He laughed with us. He taught us. He was patient. Real patient. Especially with me and my boy who’d never touched river water with a rod in hand. And man… he worked. No shortcuts. No coasting. He gave us everything he had. And it paid off. We landed our first smallmouth bass. Together. As a dad, that moment hit different. It wasn’t just about catching fish. It was about creating a memory that my son and I will talk about for the rest of our lives. If you’re looking for a captain who’s not just going to take your money but actually cares about giving you an experience—you found your guy. Captain Tommy. Thank you. You gave me more than a day on the water—you gave me a moment with my son I’ll never forget
First Time on the River… and It Was One for the Books I’ve been fishing most my life—but never on a river. So this trip meant something different. Something new. But what made it unforgettable wasn’t just the fish—it was who we fished with. Captain Tommy didn’t sugarcoat it. He told us from the jump—it might be tough fishing. He wasn’t trying to sell us a dream. He was honest, and that’s rare these days. But here’s the part that really got me: Tommy didn’t just guide us. He shared stories....
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Loved him and caught fish
Special 8 hour trip for Alex-maeghan Mccolloch on July 5, 2024
Loved fishing with him he’s knowledgeable and helped us catch fish
Loved fishing with him he’s knowledgeable and helped us catch fish
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Catch monster fish
Full Day Trip on May 27, 2023
Caught so many smallmouth bass, excellent lunch provided, very fun and friendly guide. We had a blast!
Caught so many smallmouth bass, excellent lunch provided, very fun and friendly guide. We had a blast!
Triangle, VA
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Full Day trip on the New River.
Full Day Trip on October 9, 2022
Highly recommend. I caught a 17.5 inch smallmouth bass. My wife and I caught about 15 other nice small mouth bass as well. Lunch was delicious, cold cut sandwiches, salad, potato salad and chips. Guide is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Highly recommend. I caught a 17.5 inch smallmouth bass. My wife and I caught about 15 other nice small mouth bass as well. Lunch was delicious, cold cut sandwiches, salad, potato salad and chips. Guide is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Ashburn, VA
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Full Day
Full Day Trip on April 14, 2022
Beautiful Day on the River
Beautiful Day on the River
FAQs about River Monster Guide Service
What are the trip rates for River Monster Guide Service?
River Monster Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
- US $375 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with River Monster Guide Service?
When you book a trip with River Monster Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling Equipment
What's included in the trip price with River Monster Guide Service?
Trips booked with River Monster Guide Service include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Lunch (On full day trips)
- Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does River Monster Guide Service offer?
River Monster Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does River Monster Guide Service offer?
River Monster Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with River Monster Guide Service?
Top targeted fish species with River Monster Guide Service include:
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Brown Trout
- Muskellunge (Musky)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Walleye
Your operator
Wytheville, Virginia, United States
I am an avid angler and outdoorsman. I have been fishing for smallmouth bass most of my life, plying the best rivers in Southwestern Virginia, Southern West Virginia, Eastern Tennessee and North Carolina. In 2013 , I was able to fulfill my life-long dream of starting my own charter company and introducing clients and friends to numerous opportunities the waters of the Southern Appalachian’s can offer. I am a strong advocate of catch-and-release, and we constantly strive to protect and preserve the fisheries that we are so fortunate to have in this region.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
Lunch
On full day trips
Fly Fishing Equipment
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
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.
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
No Smoking
Catch and Release Mandatory
We try to protect our rivers for future enjoyment
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 0.5% charge will apply.