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Captain Chuck Jarvis:  (804) 704-1819  |  (804) 922-7612
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.

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

Hank Williams - "A Country Boy Can Survive"

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

All I can say if big fish are what you are after, Chuck is the man! 76 # right after a 49 before 10 am. He works hard and knows the river. Shares what he knows. Awesome guide! 5 stars
~ Barry
Capt Jarvis is a fantastic and hard working guide who goes over the top to give his clients a fantastic fishing trip
~ Mark
Awesome guide!!! If you love to fish this is perfect for you. Lots of big fish and awesome service!
~ Timothy
This is a old friend of mine so if UR looking to get out on the water and get the fight u always wanted with one of James rivers big boys give him a call.. It's worth every penny to just enjoy the fight a 75 pound blue cat can give you.
~ Nicholas
We had a great day of fishing with Captain Chuck! 4 citations the biggest being 44lbs. Hes a great Captain and a great fisherman. We will be going back
~ Butch
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
Chuck consistently delivers the goods - and by goods I mean absolute monster Catfish! If you every have the desire to get slimed by one of these amazing, beautiful, huge fish - Chuck is the man!
~ Candy
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
Captain Chuck will get you on the Monsters!! He takes pride in his work, and is unbelievable how much he had respect for these fish! Can't wait for another trip with Captain Chuck!! Great Job, and Thank You
~ Rickie
He was a real nice guy. I caught a 57 pound catfish, It was a blast.
~ Brandon

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Our Valued Partners

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