Camping
Fishing Info
Other Offerings
Packages
Reservations
Trips on the River

Escape from the crowds when you visit Eagle's Nest Outfitters, located in the peaceful South Branch Valley of West Virginia. Nestled in Petersburg (near Seneca Rocks and Dolly Sods) and surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest, with 848,000 acres of natural wilderness beauty. Eagle's Nest Outfitters offers you the perfect setting and 80 miles of river for canoeing, fishing, camping, (exciting whitewater or just plain relaxing).

The service, just like the setting, is delivered in a laid-back atmosphere. Eagle's Nest Outfitters offers a pace yourself vacation opportunity and features the time honored values of friendliness, honesty, old-fashioned courtesy and down-home hospitality. At our comfortable base camp the coffee pot is always on ... yes, we'll sip, talk and plan your activities. We have a wealth of knowledge gained during our 19 years in business, and we'll be happy to share it with you. We can arrange group outings or tailor the trip to the individual who wants to be alone, just you and the river.

And what a river! You tell us what type of water or trip you like and we'll deliver you to the spot on the river to suit your wishes. If you choose whitewater, we'll recommend the isolated Smoke Hole Canyon or how about the scenic "Trough" fishing or canoeing trip, where bald eagles nest in towering tree tops.

Regardless of your desires, Eagle's Nest Outfitters can design an outing to your specifications. Just ask us, we're here to insure that you enjoy yourself when you come to Eagle's Nest Outfitters.

Steve Shaluta Jr.

Eagle's Nest Outfitters
PO Box 731
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-2393

Email us to make your reservations now!

Camping
Fishing Info
Other Offerings
Packages
Reservations
Trips on the River

Grant County WVWEB

Fishing

At Eagle's Nest Outfitters we have designed our fishing trips to provide you, the fisherman, with a maximum of outdoor enjoyment and minimum of hassle. It is not uncommon to catch up to 75 bass in one day of fishing. The South Branch of the Potomac River offers excellent fishing for smallmouth bass, some largemouth bass, trout (rainbow, brook, brown and golden rainbow), channel catfish, eels and carp. Pound for pound the smallmouth bass is the fightingest fish in the river anywhere and we have plenty of those. The state record smallmouth, 9.75 lbs., is from the South Branch. In 1992 the state record rainbow trout, 11.53 lbs., came from the South Branch. The fact is, four state records are from the South Branch. The present state record (1994) largemouth bass, 12 lbs. 4 l/2 oz., 25.63 inches, has been caught near Petersburg. Each year we are in 15 articles done in national magazines such as "National Geographic, "Sports Afield" and "Bass Masters," to name a few. One outdoor writer told us that he has fished across the U.S.A. and still finds the South Branch his favorite. Not only because he catches more fish, but also because of the abundance of beautiful wildlife, such as deer, turkey, bald eagles and Canadian geese.

While we can't guarantee a state record or even a trophy fish, we'll do everything we can to help you get the trophy fish or state record you're looking for. At Eagle's Nest we cater every fishing trip to meet your needs and wants. We offer trips from six hours to seven days. Remember, if you want that special guide, call early to get the dates you want because the guides get booked early. This year guides will have a scale on guided fishing trips to weigh that trophy fish so you can get that trophy citation from the state. Our guides keep updated on the latest fishing information so that when you come to Eagle's Nest Outfitters we can let you know what the fish are biting on and where. Also remember that our fishing guides do everything from teaching first timers how to fish to cooking meals stream side and setting camp for overnight trips. Make Eagle's Nest Outfitters your one stop fishing source. For those of you who want to do trout fishing, the Smoke Hole/Big Bend to Base is the trip you want to fish. If you are a bass fisherman any one of our trips has bass in them. We recommend the Base to Fisher Bridge trip, because it's a catch and release area, which is holding big bass. We offer a unique opportunity to learn either fly or spinner rod fishing for beginners to intermediate level. We not only teach you how to cast, but how to catch fish. Skills taught include finding the fish, selecting the bait or lure for the conditions on the river and the techniques for river fishing, small stream, lake and pond fishing. Please call Eagle's Nest Outfitters for prices on guided fishing trips, because we offer different packages.

Fishing School
Eagle's Nest Outfitters offers an outdoor adventure of a personal nature that you can afford. You'll enjoy our professional fun-loving instructors, who will coach you in learning how to fish from baiting your hook to learning how to read the river for fish habitat.

Eagle's Nest Outfitters
PO Box 731
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-2393














Email us to make your reservations now!














Camping
Fishing Info
Other Offerings
Packages
Reservations
Trips on the River

Grant County Information
WVWEB

Chip Chase

Trips

Eagle's Nest Outfitters will run the same trips as last year. Our trips provide the best trout and bass fishing in the state.

Prior to trip departure, your questions will be answered. We'll teach your party canoeing skills and how to pack your food and equipment in the canoe. So please arrive at the base about one hour before departure for your trip.

Eagle's Nest Outfitters will personally route your canoe trip. We teach you fishing techniques, mark the best campsites, fishing holes, scenic areas and unique points of interest on the river.

For those of you who want to do the Smoke Hole/Big Bend trip, we recommend you doing this trip in two days, because of road conditions. We'll be setting a time slot for the Smoke Hole trip to leave base at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. As most of you already know, the Smoke Hole/Big Bend and Smoke Hole Caverns trips are spring and early summer runs unless we have a hard rain. So, call and make reservations soon.

Smoke Hole / Big Bend to Base

Class	Scene	Miles	Price
1 - 3	A	22	$26.00

Entering Smoke Hole Canyon you will see Cave Mountain and Eagle Rock -- they are two very noteworthy natural monuments. As one leaves the Smoke Hole Campgrounds, he enters the most scenic, most historic, and most famous run in West Virginia. This is the land of whiskey stills, Indian and Civil War battles, and above all, mountaineer independence. For the most part, the river is running through an isolated canyon of unparalleled grandeur. Mountaineer Farms and homesteads add to the charm of the run, reminding the paddler of the fortitude and austerity of early settlers.

Smoke Hole Caverns to Base

Class	Scene	Miles	Price
1 - 3	A	11	$20.00

This run into Base contains nice water. Many of the rapids are visible from the road, but soon the river tapers off to join its mamma, the South Branch, fresh out of Smoke Hole. Although it is leaving the mountains behind, there are still some spectacular scenes.

Royal Glen Dam to Base

Class	Scene	Miles	Price
1 - 3	A	6	$17.50

This is a very popular canoeing stream that contains exquisite scenery and challenging white water for the novice paddler. One of the great runs to warm up for the Smoke Hole Run.

Old Fields Bridge to Harminson's

Class	Scene	Miles	Price
1 - 2	A	12	$24.00

This is a very beautiful and popular canoeing river on which many organizations sponsor large float trips. It is an ideal river for novices or even a non-canoeist to run. The paddler will find himself entering the serenity of a deep canyon with 1500' mountain walls rising steeply from each side of the river. The vistas are ever changing and provide spectacular scenery especially in the spring and fall when seasonal colors are at their peak. There is very little white water in the Trough, but the scenery more than makes up for this lack.

Base to Fisher Bridge

Class	Scene	Miles	Price
1 - 2	A	11	$20.00

This is tremendously beautiful river no matter which way you look at it. The river passes between majestic cliffs and high rock mountains that are interesting. The pools are long and rapids gentle. An excellent place for the whole family regardless of their interests. Some people just like to climb one of the many cliffs in the area, sit on a rock and watch the river, the clouds and the day go by.

Reservations

Reservations must be made by phone or by mail, three weeks in advance for holidays and weekends. Reservations can be made by calling and using your credit card, Visa or Master Card. Last minute reservations can be made by calling, because we sometimes have unrented canoes. We will hold your reservation with a $30 per canoe deposit. Your reservation will be confirmed only when your deposit is received. Your deposit will be refunded in full if, for any reason, Eagle's Outfitters cancels a trip; and we will notify you by phone if possible. You may elect to switch your reservations to another date at your discretion.

Your deposit will not be refunded if you cancel your trip with less than one week's notice, however, a credit, good for the remainder of the season will be issued. River trips run rain or shine. We reserve the right to switch trips to another section of the river if river conditions dictate.

A list of local accommodations is available upon request. Some local restaurants and motels are giving a 10% discount to our customers. For more information and reservations call (304) 257-2393.

Eagle's Nest Outfitters
PO Box 731, Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-2393

Camping | Fishing Info | Other Offerings | Packages | Reservations | Trips on the River

Grant County Information | WVWEB