RIVERS & RIDGES
FLY FISHING GUIDE SERVICE
Rivers & Ridges is a husband-and-wife-owned fly fishing guide service dedicated to helping anglers experience the best of Northwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. We offer guided fly fishing float trips, wade trips, lessons, and classes on the New River and surrounding mountain waters, specializing in trout and smallmouth bass fishing. Whether you're picking up a fly rod for the first time or looking to refine your skills, our goal is to create memorable days on the water through expert instruction, local knowledge, and a genuine passion for fly fishing.
What We Offer
Guide Trips
Classes
Whether it's your first cast or your thousandth, our guided trips are designed to help you learn, explore, and enjoy a unforgettable day on the water. Float or wade with a trip tailored to you.
Build your skills and confidence through hands-on fly fishing classes. Dive deeper into casting instruction, fly tying, fundamentals and introductory on-the-water techniques.
Montana
Join us on a carefully curated group fly fishing trip to Montana, a bucket-list destination for the fly angler. Designed around legendary waters and true hospitality.
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Rivers & Ridges is proud to partner with Outdoor NC, a statewide initiative promoting responsible recreation across North Carolina.
Owner and guide Nick Freeman was part of the inaugural cohort of Outdoor NC guides and is certified through Leave No Trace. As members of a broader community of guides, outfitters, and outdoor enthusiasts, we're dedicated to connecting people with the outdoors while fostering stewardship and protecting the natural places we all enjoy.