
Destination saltwater fly fishing adventures for species like tarpon in tropical waters, with trip planning and outfitting assistance.
1129 Emmet St N · Parking: Parking available at 1129 Emmet Street North location


Adam Holt is the owner and operator of Albemarle Angler in Charlottesville, Virginia. With nearly 30 years running the shop, Adam has deep expertise in Virginia's fly fishing waters, guided trip planning, and premium fly fishing gear. He is known for his personal involvement with customers, passion for the sport, and commitment to helping anglers of all levels find the right equipment and the right water.
“Albemarle Angler planned my first saltwater fly fishing trip to Belize and it exceeded every expectation. Their pre-trip tackle consultation was invaluable—I showed up with the right gear and actually knew how to use it. Landed my first bonefish on day two and finished the week with a grand slam. The guides they connected me with were incredible teachers.”
“After years of freshwater fly fishing, I wanted to chase tarpon. The team at Albemarle helped me time the trip perfectly for the Keys migration and made sure my tackle was up to the task. Jumped three tarpon over 80 pounds and finally landed one after an epic 45-minute fight. The trip planning and logistics coordination made it completely stress-free.”
“We booked a couples trip to the Bahamas targeting bonefish and permit. Albemarle Angler arranged everything—from flights to the lodge to pairing us with fantastic guides. The pre-trip outfitting meant we had proper gear without buying everything new. My wife landed her first permit, and we're already planning our next trip with them.”
4.8 ★ avg rating · Verified Mar 6, 2026

| Mon | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |