Welcome to Fat Cat Guide Service's official website.
My name is Captain Joe Hecht of Richmond, Va. I am a U.S. Coast Guard Certified Captain and have been guiding on the historic James River since 2002. I have personally been fishing the James for 20 years and love what I do.
The James River is home to some of the biggest blue catfish in the country, and also some of the best smallmouth and bream fishing in the state.
The James River also offers some of the most scenic waters that the great state of Virginia has to offer.
If you are looking for a river cruise, bald eagle watching, or some of the best fishing you have ever done, then give me call to book your trip.