River Monster Guide Service 

4.9
(12 reviews)
 2120 East Lee Highway, Wytheville, VA 24382, United States–

River Monster Guide Service 

Wytheville, VA, United States
–
16 ft
2
4.9
(12 reviews)

River 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!

River 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!

River Monster Guide Service
Charter Operator
River Monster Guide Service
13 years of experience
responds within an hour

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November 2026
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Muskellunge (Musky)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
12 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (34)

Reviews (12)

  • John (jay) Mcmahon
    John (jay) Mcmahon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified
    New

    Fabulous fishing experience on the river!

    Full Day Trip on October 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    My son and I had a terrific trip with Captain Tommy! We had never done a trip on a river before and will definitely do it again. Captain Tommy got us set up and we caught a bunch of smallmouth bass literally over 20 fish on a beautiful sunny, high barometric pressure day, which as most people know is not ideal for catching fish. He he gave us a number of practical tips, he knew the new River like the back of his hand, andset everything up very well. Lunch was included and the Captain did a nice job with that as well. All in all he helped us us make some great memories out on the water! I would recommend this trip to people new to fishing as well as the advanced angler and really anyone who loves the great outdoors and fishing!

  • Joshua Shepelsky
    Joshua Shepelsky
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Awesome fishing on the river.

    Full Day Trip on October 23, 2026 • 1 adult

    Had a great time fishing on the river. Tommy was awesome and put us on the fish immediately. Helped me with my lure technique and understanding the river. Caught tons of fish, great scenery, floating down the river was a blast.

  • John Huffman
    John Huffman
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Tommy was amazing

    Full Day Trip on May 16, 2025 • 2 adults

    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

  • Michael Yauss
    Michael Yauss
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day trip on the New River.

    Full Day Trip on October 9, 2022 • 2 adults

    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.

  • Ricardo Orozco
    Ricardo Orozco
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2019
    5 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Perfect day

    Half Day Trip on August 31, 2019 • 2 adults

    We started the day with a beautiful view of the mountains covered with fog. We started fishing right away. My son caught the first fish and that made his day. On and on we all caught fish not as many as we wanted but the bites were there. The water clear and Tommy was the nicest and patient guide for my autistic son. I will definitely use his services again.

  • Mark Micke
    Mark Micke
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful Day

    Half Day Trip on June 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a beautiful, great morning fishing with Tommy! The area is beautiful, the weather was perfect, Tommy is very personable and we saw many fish (the water was that clear) and did catch some Smallmouth Bass.

  • Marlena Gibson
    Marlena Gibson
    us
    Delaware, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day!

    Full Day Trip on August 5, 2026 • 2 adults

    My husband and son really enjoyed their day, river conditions weren’t great but they learned a ton and had a wonderful day. Thank you!

  • Angelo  Mastrando
    Angelo Mastrando
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    good

    Half Day Trip on March 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    great cap and all. informative on our target species. no fish were caught , just too early . would recommend.

  • Alex-maeghan Mccolloch
    Alex-maeghan Mccolloch
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Loved him and caught fish

    Special 8 hour trip for Alex-maeghan Mccolloch on July 5, 2024 • 2 adults

    Loved fishing with him he’s knowledgeable and helped us catch fish

  • Michael Yauss
    Michael Yauss
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Catch monster fish

    Full Day Trip on May 27, 2023 • 2 adults

    Caught so many smallmouth bass, excellent lunch provided, very fun and friendly guide. We had a blast!

FAQs about 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)
When you book a trip with River Monster Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
Trips booked with River Monster Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch (On full day trips)
  • Fly fishing equipment
River Monster Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
River Monster Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with River Monster Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your operator

River Monster Guide Service
River Monster Guide Service
Wytheville, Virginia, United States
12 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017
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.
River Monster Guide Service
River Monster Guide Service
12
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
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

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler holding a large smallmouth bass beside a wooded lake on a sunny fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Joshua S.
    Joshua S.
    Had a great time fishing on the river. Tommy was awesome and put us on the fish immediately. Helped me with my lure technique and understanding the river. Caught tons of fish, great scenery, floating down the river was a blast.
  • Angler proudly holding a large smallmouth bass on a scenic wooded river fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    John (.
    John (.
    My son and I had a terrific trip with Captain Tommy! We had never done a trip on a river before and will definitely do it again. Captain Tommy got us set up and we caught a bunch of smallmouth bass literally over 20 fish on a beautiful sunny, high barometric pressure day, which as most people know is not ideal for catching fish. He he gave us a number of practical tips, he knew the new River like the back of his hand, andset everything up very well. Lunch was included and the Captain did a nice job with that as well. All in all he helped us us make some great memories out on the water! I would recommend this trip to people new to fishing as well as the advanced angler and really anyone who loves the great outdoors and fishing!
  • Two anglers relaxing on an inflatable raft in a river, showcasing a casual fishing environment surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Smallmouth Bass
    John H.
    John H.
    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
  • An angler proudly displaying a Northern Pike while fishing in a serene freshwater environment surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Smallmouth Bass
    Alex-maeghan M.
    Alex-maeghan M.
    Loved fishing with him he’s knowledgeable and helped us catch fish
  • Adult angler holding a large freshwater fish from a small boat on a calm, tree-lined lake in autumn.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Michael Y.
    Michael Y.
    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.
  • Scenic tree-lined river surrounded by wooded hills under a bright blue sky; no boat, anglers, or catch are visible.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Roger G.
    Roger G.
    Fun day. Weather, river, fishing was excellent. Guide put us on the fish in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Will do again.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a smallmouth bass while fishing on a serene river, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Ricardo O.
    Ricardo O.
    We started the day with a beautiful view of the mountains covered with fog. We started fishing right away. My son caught the first fish and that made his day. On and on we all caught fish not as many as we wanted but the bites were there. The water clear and Tommy was the nicest and patient guide for my autistic son. I will definitely use his services again.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Saturn
Boat type
Drift boat
Engine model
Honda BF 4
Powered by
1 x 4HP
Max cruising speed
0 knots

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 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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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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.

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