Go Fishing On The James River
Your destination for canoeing, tubing, rafting, kayaking, camping and fishing on the James River in Central Virginia.
Trip Details
Hands down some of the best fishing in Virginia
Fishing on the James River is must for every angler. James River Runners offers full day and part day fishing excursions. The JRR staff is knowledgeable about what’s biting, what lures or bait you need and where the sweet spots are.
Important Information:
All fishing trips are self-guided
A Virginia State fishing license required for all anglers 16 years and older.
Smallmouth fishing best at 3-5 foot level (clarity should be cloudy or clear).
Visit the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fishers for latest fishing rules and regulations
Common Fish Available:
Small mouth bass
Catfish (both channels and flatheads)
Panfish (rock bass, redbreast sunfish, bluegill, and green sunfish)
Pricing
Group rate: $26/person for 25+ people
$10
Cooler tubes do NOT include a cooler. Coolers available to rent for $10, or bring your own with snacks & drinks. No Styrofoam coolers allowed.
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Price is per individual trip
Payment by cash, check, traveler’s check, or card (tax applies)
One form of payment per reservation, have group pay you ahead
Payment link in Confirmation Email can be forwarded to group
Participants must be age 6+ for rafts, inflatables, and tubes
Minors must be with an adult; age verified by parent/guardian
Trips may change due to weather or group size
Safety and guidelines
NO personal inflatables, tubes, or cooler tubes
NO jumping or diving
NO flip-flops — proper footwear required
Large groups must book under one reservation
Call to add guests — do not make separate reservations
Minimum age: 6 years
Adults (18+) must accompany minors
No solo tubers — 2-person minimum per trip
Capable swimmers only
Footwear required on and off the water
Reserve Your Tube
Making a reservation is the only way to guarantee equipment availability.
Please Note: We reserve the right to change trip Itineraries due to weather or group sizes/changes.