River Monster Guide Service
5.0/5 (7 reviews)
2120 East Lee Highway, Wytheville, VA 24382, United States–
2120 East Lee Highway
Wytheville, VA, United States
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!
Rating
5.0
7 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
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John Huffman
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
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 17, 2025
John/Trey thank you guys so much for allowing me to do what I love. I’m so glad to have met you both and look forward to getting together again in FL and learning your area of expertise that we are novice to. It was my pleasure to put you both on your first smallmouth bass. It’s addictive, so beware lol!
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Alex Mccolloch
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
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 7, 2024
Alex and Mike, you were wonderful. Thank you both so much for a great and eventful day on the river. Best of luck to you both!
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Michael Yauss
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!
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Michael Yauss
Triangle, VA
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.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
October 13, 2022
Thanks amok and Maribel for a great day on the river. It was a pleasure getting to know you both and I look forward to seeing you in the spring when we get to chase the big smallies on top water.
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Douglas Fulton
Ashburn, VA
5.0
Verified
Full Day
Full Day Trip on April 14, 2022 • 1 adult
Beautiful Day on the River
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 16, 2022
Thank you Doug. It was my pleasure to get you out on the river.
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Rating
5.0
7 reviews
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7
4
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2
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
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All reviews (7)
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Showing 1 – 5 of 7 reviews
John Huffman
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
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 17, 2025
John/Trey thank you guys so much for allowing me to do what I love. I’m so glad to have met you both and look forward to getting together again in FL and learning your area of expertise that we are novice to. It was my pleasure to put you both on your first smallmouth bass. It’s addictive, so beware lol!
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Alex Mccolloch
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
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 7, 2024
Alex and Mike, you were wonderful. Thank you both so much for a great and eventful day on the river. Best of luck to you both!
0
Michael Yauss
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!
0
Michael Yauss
Triangle, VA
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.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
October 13, 2022
Thanks amok and Maribel for a great day on the river. It was a pleasure getting to know you both and I look forward to seeing you in the spring when we get to chase the big smallies on top water.
0
Douglas Fulton
Ashburn, VA
5.0
Verified
Full Day
Full Day Trip on April 14, 2022 • 1 adult
Beautiful Day on the River
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 16, 2022
Thank you Doug. It was my pleasure to get you out on the river.
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Unpowered boatsCapacity
2 personsBoat length
16 ftYear built
2014Boat manufacturer
SaturnBoat type
Drift boatEngine model
Honda BF 4Powered by
1 x 4HPMax cruising speed
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