Susquehanna Smallmouth Guided Trip

[Cjs2636]

Hey all, my dad has been talking about wanting to do a guided trip (boat or wade, but maybe slightly prefer boat) for smallies on the Susquehanna. Thinking about giving him an early birthday present.

Does anyone have any experience with guides they’d recommend? Appreciate any thoughts!

 

[wildtrout2]

You might try Direct Messaging jifigz/Josh. He knows a LOT about the Susky, and especially the Juniata River.

 

[BrookieChaser]

Where you want to fish on the Susquehanna might help your search for information.

 

[Cjs2636]

Where you want to fish on the Susquehanna might help your search for information.

Good point. Despite living only a couple hours away I’d say our knowledge of the river and where to fish is near zero. With that said I guess we always suspected it would be around the Harrisburg area, but I don’t think we’d mind going elsewhere for a trip with a reputable outfit.

 

[Ladove]

Give precision fly and tackle a call if you haven’t found someone yet

 

[Nymph-wristed]

I have used Reel River Adventures/Chris Gorsuch and his guys for many years. Jet boats. This rain helps, but they cease operation on the main stem in low water. Chris goes to the North Branch all summer.

 

[tjsingle]

Hit up Nick @ Wild East Outfitters

Fly Fishing Guide Service | Pennsylvania | Wild East Outfitters

Join The Wild East Orvis Endorsed fly fishing guides Nick Raftas & team for floats trip on the Lehigh, Juniata, or Susquehanna Rivers. Also guided wade trips on some of Pennsylvania's better trout and smallmouth bass rivers.

www.wildeastoutfitters.com

 

[TimMurphy]

Dear cjs,

Check your PM's on the message board. We have used the same guide for almost 12 trips over the past 3 years and always have a great time.

Regards,

Tim Murphy 🙂

 

[SBecker]

Brian Shumaker is regarded as one of the best. He guides for us at Sky Blue Outfitters, but has his own outfitter called Susquehanna River Guides.

Mike Rosa at Stream Bred Anglers is another top option.

Both are probably fully booked, but wouldn't hurt to try.

 

[DaveKile]

I would appreciate supporting the site with taking to https://skyblueoutfitters.com/

thanks

 

[Letort]

I will also advocate for Brian Shumaker - have used him several times with good luck

 

[JimKennedy]

I’m a big fan of grateful guides

Grateful Guides Fishing Trips Central Pennsylvania Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Susquehanna River Smallmouth Guides, Juniata River Duncannon PA

Grateful Guides offer Smallmouth Bass fly fishing trips throughout Central Pennsylvania including the Susquehanna River & Juniata River at Duncannon PA. Call or email now to book a trip.

gratefulguides.com

 

[BrookieChaser]

As if the term "grateful" isn't seen enough in freshwater fly fishing...