Fish the New River with Premier West Virginia Outdoors [Video]

SANDSTONE, WV (WOAY) – Matt Whitt started his guide service, Premier West Virginia Outdoors in 2023, calling it his passion.

He’s been floating and fishing the upper end of the New River Gorge (Sandstone/Meadow Creek area, into the Glade Creek/Grandview-Sandbar area) for 39 years, and guiding fishermen for 20.

“I’m retiring from my regular job here in a couple of years, and this is my retirement plan,” Whitt said. “I want to do this every day. I want to be able to spend time on the river and enjoy showing people what we have to offer here.”

Premier West Virginia Outdoors will take you on the water to go float fishing — to see stunning scenery, wildlife galore, and some of the best smallmouth bass this side of the Gorge.

The start of the southernmost part of the Gorge offers many beautiful things and fishing is one of them.

“We’re an all-inclusive outfitter, have all the fishing gear you need,” said Whitt. “We offer …