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ADVENTURE WITH PURPOSE
Fly Fish - Float - Paddle - Learn

The Shenandoah Valley offers endless ways to connect with the water and the land. Whether you're fly fishing a quiet mountain stream, learning to read a riffle, or riding downstream in a 16' oar-rigged raft, I’ll help you find the trip that fits you.

My trips are about more than catching fish or floating downstream — they’re about learning how to move with the water, understand the landscape, and deepen your connection to place.

An empty whitewater raft on the Shenandoah River, used for guided river trips offered by Shenandoah Valley Adventure Co.
An adult holding a freshly caught brook trout while a child looks on, highlighting family-friendly fly fishing trips with She
Angler spin fishing from a stand-up paddleboard on calm river water, combining balance and skill on a Shenandoah Valley Adven
Galen teaching a child how to tie their own flies, highlighting hands-on learning and mentorship with Shenandoah Valley Adven
An empty stand-up paddleboard on a winding stream with tight U-curves, capturing the serene exploration offered on SUP trips
An angler catching a steelhead on a fly rod, showcasing the thrill of guided fly fishing trips with Shenandoah Valley Adventu
A golden trout held gently by hand over a native mountain stream, reflecting sustainable catch-and-release fly fishing with S
Fly fishing in a scenic river setting with a snack break, showing the relaxed and rewarding experience of guided trips with S
A smiling child proudly holding a large trout he caught during a guided trip with Shenandoah Valley Adventure Co.
A large rainbow trout caught on a fly rod during a guided river trip with Shenandoah Valley Adventure Co.
Freshly caught brown trout from a local stream, later cooked for dinner during a Shenandoah Valley Adventure Co. trip.
Father and son on a paddleboard river trip, with the child proudly holding a fish he caught.

More than a trip - It's river education

My trips are designed to teach, not just to take. Every float, cast, and paddle stroke is an opportunity to learn — about the water, the fish, and yourself. Whether it’s your first time on a river or your hundredth, there’s always more to discover.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Cast with intention and accuracy

  • Read current, depth, and structure

  • Identify fish habitat and feeding patterns

  • Paddle or row efficiently and safely

  • Match flies to hatches and conditions

  • Understand river ecosystems — from bugs to bedrock

  • Move with awareness through wild places

Where we fish & float

 

SHENANDOAH RIVER

The Shenandoah’s South Fork is our main playground — known for productive smallmouth fishing, abundant wildlife, and beautiful float stretches. With countless access points and flexible routes, we’ll pick a float that fits the conditions and your goals.

Highlights:

  • Excellent smallmouth bass population

  • Great raft access and float variety

  • Chance encounters with musky

  • Best explored from our 16' Maravia raft

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POTOMAC RIVER

A diverse river with wild trout in the upper reaches, and smallmouth, musky, and carp downstream. The stretch near Harper’s Ferry is one of our favorites — dramatic scenery, moving water, and strong fish.

Highlights:

  • Coldwater trout in headwaters

  • Warmwater smallmouth near Harpers Ferry

  • Unique mix of fish, flow, and history

  • Float options based on time of year and flow

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Contact

If you're interested in an adventure on the water, please fill out the form below and I will get in touch with you.  Thanks!

 

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galen@shenandoahvalleyflyfishing.com      Tel: 571-606-0307

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