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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Fork Roanoke River

Virginia, United States

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Rainbow trout

13 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Shorthead redhorse

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Redbreast tilapia

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General info

South Fork Roanoke River is a stream located in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Floyd County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Rock bass, Rainbow trout, and Smallmouth bass.

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37Β°09β€²36.5β€³N 80Β°15β€²1.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at South Fork Roanoke River, VA

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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Blacksburg

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Radford

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Roanoke

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Hollins

20.7 miles away

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Martinsville

39.3 miles away

Mount Airy

49.3 miles away

Eden

53.4 miles away

Bluefield

53.5 miles away

Timberlake

56.2 miles away

Lynchburg

60.6 miles away

Danville

61.3 miles away

Reidsville

65.2 miles away

Madison Heights

66.0 miles away

Beckley

67.1 miles away

Summerfield

69.3 miles away

Winston-Salem

73.0 miles away

Kernersville

73.4 miles away

Lewisville

73.6 miles away

Clemmons

78.3 miles away

North Wilkesboro

84.1 miles away

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FAQ about South Fork Roanoke River fishing

the South Fork Roanoke River is a stream located in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Floyd County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
37Β°09β€²36.5β€³N 80Β°15β€²1.3β€³W
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