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

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!