Rivergoat Outfitters, LLC

03/29/2026

New blog post is up and some exciting news to finish off the 1st quarter of 2026.

I started 2026 with a bright outlook on guiding the Shenandoah River and another year of hard work and growth continuing to build Rivergoat Outfitters, LLC.SO, here I am wrapping up the first quarter of the year and that outlook has gotten brighter. The last 3 months have provided learning moments o...

03/28/2026

Huge shout out to Jake's Bait and Tackle for taking us in for tying, rod building and helping with chapter fundraising efforts for PHW Wi******er.

If you’ve been to Jake’s you understand it’s a shop for anglers by the anglers. If you’ve haven’t been and find yourself in the area, go check out the shop. Their conventional fishing selection for targeting species in the area is second to none and their fly section can get you squared away from behind the vise the the water!

03/24/2026

Late winter, early spring or “2nd Winter” are a great time to get out for a shot at what could be your biggest fish of the year.

The musky are pre-spawn and getting ready to do their thing and the smallmouth are starting to move out of their wintering holes getting ready for their spawn.

Coming out of winter, these fish become more active as water temps begin to rise and have their feed bags on to store up energy to reproduce.

Targeting them blind is tough, so optimize your chances and time on the water with me!

Personally, my biggest fish on the Shenandoah have been in the March-May timeframe (with only a couple exceptions).

Book your trip here:
https://www.rivergoatoutfitters.com/charters

02/22/2026

02/12/2026

Staying out of trouble 1 evening a month. If you’re a veteran in the area and looking for a fishy network, come check us out.

02/01/2026

Still working on figuring out my voice in text format.

This blog post goes over my experience of starting the year at a training event which turned in to memories I hope never fade and a fish of a lifetime without ever leaving the state of Virginia.

Similar to the smallmouth masterclass I attended in March of 2025, Blane Chocklett co-hosted a musky school with Mad River Outfitters (Josh and Rob) that was supported by Virginia Trophy Guides. Over a 5 day period we sat down to learn about some of the most effective methods for targeting river mus...

01/09/2026

Always be learning!

What a great time with some really cool dudes!

If you happen to be presented with the opportunity to attend one of these classes/schools (or similar), I’d encourage you to go. Regardless of your position in the industry, there’s something valuable to take away for your future success on the water.

You might even get a chance on a fish of a lifetime.

12/24/2025

Last minute shopping is the worst for the holidays!
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Let me make it easy for you and that special angler in your life.
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Linked below are a variety of gift card options that can be used towards all services on the website.
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Bookings are also available in to next year.
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Give the gift of fishing the Shenandoah this year.
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Merry Fishmas!

Give your loved one what they really want: a discounted or covered trip on the water with us!

11/30/2025

Without rain the water is going to be low, slow and gin clear.
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Since we had high water this spring which kept most of the SAV from coming in, fish are already moving in to their winter holes.

Fish deep. Fish slow. Fish finesse.

If you’re getting out on the water, wear good layers and think twice about not wearing a life jacket. Taking a cold plunge can become a seriously dangerous and/or life threatening incident this time of year.

Try to fish with a buddy and let someone know where you’re going (an taking out on a float) along with a general timeline on which you expect to be off the water.

11/28/2025

Looking for ways to help support Rivergoat Outfitters but you’re geographically or otherwise challenged?

We’ve got gift certificates available which can make the perfect gift for someone you may not be able to book/schedule a trip for AND they’re good towards all services offered on the website.

Give your loved one what they really want: a discounted or covered trip on the water with us!