What better way to celebrate a 14th birthday than catching 101 pounds of blue catfish? Join Goober Time Guide Service on an action-packed 6-hour summer charter featuring 101-lb total catches, two 20 lb trophy blues, and a lesson in pulling heavy catfish out of river structure. Read the full trip breakdown, gear specs, and catch chronology inside!

Looking for an action-packed Chickahominy River blue catfish charter? Read our latest report from Goober Time Guide Service! A recent 13th birthday trip landed 157 total fish, including striped bass, white perch, and trophy blue catfish up to 26.5 lbs.

There is nothing quite like celebrating a birthday on the water, especially when returning guests Steve, Christian, and Matthew come ready to bent rods and haul in fish. Hailing from nearby Glen Allen, VA, the crew joined Goober Time Guide Service for a 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM evening-into-night expedition on July 26, 2026. With summer water temperatures hovering between a warm 82°F and 84°F, our game plan was dialed in: target heavy blues during the late afternoon transition, loc

Summer fishing on Lake Chesdin required some real grit for Keith and his 12-year-old son Colin from Mechanicsville, VA. Confronted with a tough summer bite, we had to work hard, grinding through slow patches and capitalizing on good windows. Utilizing Catch the Fever Precision Cast Rods, Slime Line, and SmackDown Rod Holders to troll Bandit 300 crankbaits, our perseverance paid off with 16 fish—including crappie, bass, catfish, and perch. Read the full trip breakdown inside!

On June 27, 2026, Goober Time Guide Service welcomed Harold, Eric, and Ken from Waldorf, MD, for a high-action multi-species trip focused on filling the cooler for an epic fish fry. Utilizing precision trolling tactics in 10 to 12 feet of water, the crew put together an incredible 52-fish day highlighted by heavy crappie triples, aggressive white perch, and hard-fighting largemouth bass. Read the full gear breakdown and tactical recap here!

A hard-earned summer evening on the James River yields memories of a lifetime for high school graduates Colby and Claire, highlighted by a staggering 41.1-pound trophy blue catfish that put our professional-grade terminal tackle and heavy rods to the ultimate test.

An unforgettable Father’s Day multi-species adventure with absolute beginner anglers, featuring an incredible 5.7 lb largemouth bass on the first-ever drop, followed by a steady stream of white perch, crappie, and channel catfish using advanced deep-water crankbait trolling strategies.

An unforgettable night on the James River with Goober Time Guide Service! Celebrating a joint Birthday and Father's Day, our guests braved the midnight heat to land multiple trophy blue catfish weighing up to 43.1 lbs using fresh gizzard shad and specialized bottom-dragging tactics. Read the full report for river conditions, structural patterns, and the exact gear layout that turned slow bites into heavy-tackle victories.

Join us for a successful morning on the water at Lake Chesdin. From crappie to unexpected striped bass and walleye, see how our team used Precision Cast Rods and custom rigs to find success in this Lake Chesdin multi-species fishing report.

Join Goober Time Guide Service for a successful Lake Chesdin multi-species trolling trip! We targeted crappie and white perch, landing 28 fish in total using Catch the Fever rods and custom crankbait rigs. Whether you’re looking for a fresh dinner or a fun day on the lake, our guided trips offer the perfect experience. Read the full report and book your adventure today.

Summer patterns are officially locked in! Follow along with Goober Time Guide Service as we host a crew from central Virginia for an action-packed multi-species morning charter. Despite changing water conditions and heavy rain upstream, the team put on a clinic—landing an impressive 22-fish total that included a massive crappie rally, white perch, largemouth bass, and a hard-fighting channel catfish. Read the full report to get the breakdown on our trolling tactics and the pr

A slow start on the water turned into a 22-fish morning on Lake Chesdin! Discover how a quick tactical pivot to a staggered crankbait spread—mixing Arkie 220s and Bandit 300s—completely unlocked a firing late-morning crappie and white perch bite for a crew of Richmond locals. Read the full report for exact water conditions, depths, and gear tactics.

Birthday Blues & Trophy Success! 🎣 What’s better than a birthday on the water? We hosted Victoria and Lisa from Henrico, VA, for a morning of big river action. Despite the pre-spawn lull, we managed to land a 28lb trophy Blue Catfish using AlphaBoardz planer boards and the new Catch the Fever Ravix rods. Check out the full report to see how we handled a tough bait bite and what we’re targeting next as the summer multispecies season kicks off!

Our first kayak guide trip of the year was a major success! Regular guest Oliver Rader joined Captain Dan for a 4-hour masterclass in kayak control and multi-species trolling. Despite a "long-distance release" early on, Oliver landed 12 fish, including his first-ever Crappie and Chain Pickerel. With water temps hitting 68°F, the bite is officially on. Read the full report to see our species breakdown and tips for spring trolling in the creeks!

What happens when the water hits the magic 70-degree mark on Chickahominy Lake? The panfish go on a tear. On April 25, Goober Time Guide Service hosted a crew from Newland, NC, for a day of non-stop action. From trolling crankbaits to long-lining jigs, we covered multiple creeks to put 59 fish in the boat. With rising temps and steady pressure, the crappie and shellcracker were stacked. Read the full report for our location breakdown and final cooler weight!

The river demanded a sacrifice, but she paid back in trophies! From a 15 lb birthday catch to a 41 lb 'Certified Goober' that buried a planer board, Jenny’s birthday trip with Dave and Dany was one for the books. Despite losing a monster in the 50 lb class, the crew landed 110 lbs of hard-fighting Blue Cats under the sunset. Read the full breakdown of our April 22nd session, including water temps, tactics, and the chaos of a mud-flat double-up.

Joshua & Michael smashed PBs on the James River, landing 170 lbs of blue cats including a 45 lb trophy! Check out the full night report.

Celebrate on the James River with Goober Time Guide Service! We rang in Sawyer’s 12th birthday with 20 fish, including a massive 24lb Flathead that put up a 15-minute fight on the mud flats. From fast-paced white perch jigging to landing heavy Blue Cats under the Richmond sunset, the bite was on fire. Check out our full report for the latest water temps, weather conditions, and stats from an unforgettable evening trip. Tight lines and big heads!

The bite is on at Chickahominy Lake! We boated 42 fish across 7 species, including a heavy haul of 14-inch slab crappie, bass, and perch. With water temps hitting 76°F, the multi-species action is peaking in the creeks and weed edges. Whether you’re looking for "eaters" or a fun day of catch-and-release, now is the time to get on the water. Read our full report to see our trolling tactics, then book your trip on Chickahominy or Lake Chesdin with Goober Time Guide Service!

Persistence is the name of the game on the James River! Join Goober Time Guide Service as we recap an 8-hour marathon with Tim and Mark from Ohio. From the heartbreak of losing a 30 lb monster in the motor to the shock of landing a trophy 5 lb Largemouth Bass, this trip had it all. Witness how we navigated the mud flats and utilized suspend drifting to help our guests land multiple personal bests and complete the "James River Trifecta"—tagging a Blue, Channel, and Flathead ca