11/30/2019

11/29/2019

11/24/2019

11/23/2019 92 lbs

11/23/2019 82 lbs

11/19/2019

11/19/2019

11/14/2019 53 lbs

11/13/2019 51 lbs

11/13/2019

11/11/2019 58 lbs

11/10/2019 63 lbs

11/05/2019 66 lbs

11/05/2019 72 lbs

11/04/2019 45 lbs

11/04/2019 74 lbs

11/01/2019

11/03/2019 40 lbs

Welcome to
Fish Unlimited
Guide Service

Fish Unlimited Guide Service, LLC is a Catfishing Charter Service known for catching Trophy Blue Cats on the James River, based out of Richmond, Virginia, and also available for surrounding areas Chesterfield, Chester, Hopewell, and Henrico County.

Captain Chuck would like to share his passion for fishing with you! Providing you with the exciting opportunity of a lifetime to catch Citation Blue Catfish on the Historic James River.

You will find the catfishing charter service provided by Fish Unlimited Guide Service, LLC to be professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.

Recent James River Catfishing Trip Photos!

Enjoy this mix of our recent catches.
Please visit our gallery and view all of our exciting images.

July 22, 2019

44 lbs

July 13, 2019

July 6, 2019

July 5, 2019

June 28, 2019

April 16, 2019

April 7, 2019

April 11, 2019

March 21, 2019

Fish Unlimited Guide Service News

Blue Catfish

One of the largest species of catfish is the blue catfish. The blue catfish can reach lengths of 65 inches and weigh up to 150 pounds. The current state record is 143 pounds.

The blue catfish will eat any type of fish that it can catch but favorites include shad and herring.

Reeling in a monster blue cat is a thrill like no other and fun for the whole family!

Captain Chuck won ODCC Angler of the Year 2018!!

"Congratulations to Chuck Jarvis of Fish Unlimited Guide Service for winning the first ever ODCC Angler of the Year. Chuck is a great guy and an awesome fisherman. He is well deserving of this honor."

2017-2018 ODCC Angler of the Year Final Standings:

1.Chuck Jarvis 484.06
2.Leo Smiley 469.04
2.Ryan Smiley 469.04
3.Jason Pope 430.93
4.Doug Holloway 425.76
5.Fred Draine 389.25
5.DJ Ratcliffe 389.25
6.George Dehner 385.2
7.James Williams 304.11
8.Bruce Conner 300.45
9.George Isley 280.77
9.Claude Finlen 280.77
10.Thomas Ritchie 268.58

Day or Night - Year Round Trips

Day Trip - September through May
Night Trip - June through September
Full Time Guide
7 Days A Week

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The James River

The beautiful James River stretches 348 miles from the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay. It has been used as a major waterway for centuries and was once known as the Powatan River. The James River is home to the blue catfish and the Atlantic sturgeon as well as the largemouth bass, white perch, and striper. There are also many recreational adventures to enjoy such as canoeing, water skiing, hiking, and many more. Let Fish Unlimited Guide Service, LLC share the excitement of fishing and the beauty of the James River with you today!

Thundermist Fishing Tips

Fish Unlimited Guide Service was featured on Thundermist Fishing Tips with Ivo Coia.

Testimonials

We came to Virginia for our honeymoon with hopes of catching a big catfish. Captain Chuck made that happen. We caught a 63lb, 53lb, 35lb 34lb, 32lb, 28lb and a 18lb blue cat. Chuck worked hard all day finding fish. I couldn't have asked for a better guide or a better person for us to spend the day with. Thank you Captain Chuck for everything and we will be back next year!

~ Bob

The best guide service in Virginia! Captain Chuck put us on the biggest cat's I've ever seen. I've fished the James for 15 years and have never caught catfish that big. He is very professional and knowledgeable about what he does. We will be going back every year. Thanks again captain chuck! !!!!

~ Larry

Fished with Capt Chuck 4 times now and always put citations in the boat with the biggest fish weighing 76lbs! This guy never gives up trying to put hogs in the boat!

~ Thomas

I had such a great time yesterday with Captain Chuck catching my first catfish. What a great experience. Even through the wind and the cold Captain Chuck stuck it out with us and said he would stay till midnight lol. Thank you Captain Chuck I can't wait till next time!

~ Crystal

Heck of a time fishing with Capt Chuck, he was determined to get us on some fish. Not only did he put us on fish but some big ones. Definitely making plans to come back this winter!

~ Josh

Had a blast, Chuck is a awesome guide and a great person, put us on some bigons for sure thanks again Captain Chuck

~ Jonathan

Had a great time and caught some big fish:-) and I was on my honeymoon with my husband so much fun

~ Amy

Capt Chuck is a class guy who does his utmost to put fish in the boat and provide a safe and enjoyable experience. We boated 2 citation catfish on a less than ideal weather day for fishing. Capt Chuck never stopped working for us and is the kind of person you want to spend a day on the water with. Can’t say enough about his professionalism and customer service. Would highly recommend and will fish with him again for sure.

~ Dave

My Son Chris Perry and I are not at all new to using a guide to fish for specific species. Chuck is an awesome guide...... and a great guy! He knows the James River .. where the fish might be hanging out and he gets them in the boat. We just had three amazing days on the water with Chuck and had a productive terrific time. We highly recommend Fish Unlimited Guide Service.... you can bet on us back with Chuck on the water soon enough.....

~ Charles

Amazing.... 78lb big fish for the day. Also got a 72, 47, 40, 27, and 22lb. One hell of a day fishing.

~ Clayton