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.

As the James River warms, a major shift happens beneath the surface. While "the spawn" brings excitement, it also brings a responsibility to protect our trophy fishery. Learn about the biology of the Blue Catfish spawn, our "Conservation First" philosophy, and why mid-May to June is the perfect time to pivot toward high-action Flathead trips in the rapids and multi-species adventures. Discover how we balance the pursuit of a tight line with the stewardship of the river we cal

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.

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.

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!