Cool Water Outfitters
Experience fishing at its finest in Virginia & West Virginia!
Our mission is to make fly fishing accessible to everyone, and to get folks outside and on the water, where they can relax and enjoy time with friends and family.
Master guide Tim Freeman is an avid outdoorsmen, with over 40 years of experience on the water and in the woods. For decades, Tim and his team have led trips ranging from Western cutthroat trout expeditions in the high country of Colorado to introductory fly fishing classes on the pond on his 40-acre ranch in Winchester, Virginia.
Whether you are an expert fisherman looking to fine tune your technique and catch trophy trout, or a newcomer looking to dip your toe in the sport, Cool Water Outfitters will work with you to help you achieve your goals!
What Our Clients Say
“I have been relying on Tim Freeman and Cool Water Outfitters for over a year now to help me transform from a ‘hack’ fly fisherman to a journeyman capable of holding my own, matching the hatch and having the presentation of the fly to entice the most discerning trout. Tim’s greatest attribute is his patience and calm demeanor. He is just as happy (maybe more) working with a novice as he is with a journeyman.”
— Kevin B., Client
“I always wanted to try fly fishing, but the equipment and the casting seemed like a lot to learn. Last summer, my brother and I finally decided to go for it and booked an overnight trip to Beaver Creek with Cool Water Outfitters and we each landed several big rainbow trout during our first day on the water, after only about an hour of practice casts. We are already planning our next trip back to Beaver Creek!”
— Colton S., Client
“I've gone on four different fishing trips with Cool Water Outfitters, and have always had a great time. If you want knowledgeable but down-to-earth fly fishing instruction, and access to both private water and hidden gems in public rivers and mountain streams, I highly recommend them. We are booking another West Virginia backcountry trip next year and CWO is now my go-to for trips in the Shenandoah Valley - awesome guide!”