🐟 What fish can you catch in Roanoke?

Most commonly caught species around Roanoke , VA : Largemouth bass - 3,446 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 998 reported catches Striped bass - 750 reported catches Bluegill - 698 reported catches Channel catfish - 492 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Roanoke fishing reports?

The latest Roanoke , VA fishing reports are: @parker.rhodes reported a nice Rainbow trout at Potts Creek . @michaelzambardino reported a nice Riverweed darter at Back Creek . @Krod10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smith Mountain Lake . @Krod10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smith Mountain Lake . @Krod10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smith Mountain Lake . .

Fishing in Roanoke, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Roanoke, Virginia?

Anglers in Roanoke , VA recommend these top fishing spots: Smith Mountain Lake , Roanoke River , Tinker Creek , Carvin Cove Reservoir , Back Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Roanoke?

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Roanoke

Latest Roanoke fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Potts Creek

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Riverweed darter

Back Creek

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Largemouth bass

Smith Mountain Lake

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Largemouth bass

Smith Mountain Lake

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Largemouth bass

Smith Mountain Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Striped bass

Smith Mountain Lake

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Fishing regulations in Roanoke

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Virginia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Roanoke fishing

Anglers in Roanoke, VA recommend these top fishing spots: Smith Mountain Lake, Roanoke River, Tinker Creek, Carvin Cove Reservoir, and Back Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Roanoke, VA:

Largemouth bass - 3,446 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 998 reported catches
Striped bass - 750 reported catches
Bluegill - 698 reported catches
Channel catfish - 492 reported catches

The latest Roanoke, VA fishing reports are:

@parker.rhodes reported a nice Rainbow trout at Potts Creek.
@michaelzambardino reported a nice Riverweed darter at Back Creek.
@Krod10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smith Mountain Lake.
@Krod10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smith Mountain Lake.
@Krod10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smith Mountain Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Roanoke, VA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: