Best Fishing Spots Near Roanoke, Virginia

When I go ice fishing I really enjoy having the peace, quiet and some space to myself. It can be stress free when you just go ice fishing for fun and not have a care in the world. Some the places I looked online and in person near Roanoke, Virginia to fish are:

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HookandBullet.com

I first looked online for the best fishing spots to check out nearby and one of the top google searches was Visitroanokeva.com. I will share the information with you fishing near Roanoke, Virginia:

These Amazing Spots Near Roanoke, Virginia Are Perfect To Go Fishing

Few things in the world are more relaxing – or more exciting, depending on the day – than fishing. With so many freshwater lakes and rivers, fishing in Roanoke, Virginia is top-rated. From ice fishing to shore casting, here are some of the best spots to try your luck. Please note, that these aren’t ranked in any particular order, but we have mentioned some of the fish you’re most likely to catch.

1. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve | Roanoke

Fish from the banks or paddle your way into the 630-acre reservoir to try your luck. Bluegill and largemouth bass are the common pulls here, with largemouth ranging 10 to 16 inches and bluegill coming in smaller at 2 to 5 inches. The reservoir is stocked annually with hybrid striped bass, with more established individuals coming in at 14 to 18 inches in length.

Trawling motors at 10 horsepower or less are permitted in the reservoir. Boat launch fees and daily access fees apply.

Learn More: Boating & Fishing at Carvins Cove >

2. Claytor Lake State Park | Dublin

You’re sure to find your own perfect place to drop a line at the 4,500-acre Claytor Lake at Claytor Lake State Park, especially if you are able to position yourself near a fish attractor. The most frequently caught species here are bass, catfish, muskie, walleye, and striped bass. Park entrance and boat launch fees apply.

Download: Claytor Lake Fish Map >

3. Philpott Lake | Bassett

Virginia’s best smallmouth bass and trout reservoir waters are those of Philpott Lake, a 2,880-acre shimmering lure with 100 miles of shoreline. Black bass (both large- and smallmouth) are the real claim to fame here. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) suggests “…smallmouth bass densities appear to be greater in the lower (dam) end, particularly along the main lake channel.

Anglers should look for bass along jagged rock structures, weed bed edges (when available), structure on underwater flats, and around fallen trees.” Read More >

Download: Philpott Lake Blueway Brochure >

4. Smith Mountain Lake | Moneta

Sport fishermen love Smith Mountain Lake. Heck, ESPN fishing tournaments have been held here. There are so many coves and tributaries to the 20,600-acre impoundment that determining the best place to drop a line may take a few times out…unless you know someone willing to share some secrets (which we do!). The biologists of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries have a few suggestions:

“The highest densities of largemouth bass in this reservoir is found upstream (heading away from the dam) of Hales Ford Bridge area in the Roanoke River arm and buoy B26 in the Blackwater River arm. Smallmouth bass are more prevalent in the lower portion of the reservoir.”

“Coves typically produce the best largemouth bass angling opportunities due to shallower water and less boating traffic. Most anglers, fishing during the summer, fish at night or very early in the morning to avoid heavy boat traffic. Most bass are found in 10-20 ft of water when the fish are not near the shoreline during the spawning season.”

Learn More: Department of Game & Inland Fisheries – Fishing at Smith Mountain Lake >

5. James River | Botetourt County

This winding river is one of the most popular destinations for fishing, which is arguably best done by boat. Outfitters, like Twin River, can set up a fishing trip for your or just rent you a boat, whichever you prefer. Smallmouth bass are the most common catch in the James River, but muskies are stocked annually and are the hardest to locate and pull in. The fun is in the challenge, is it not? The muskies tend to hide well and grow quite large. Catfish and sunfish varieties also thrive in the James.

Learn More: Fishing the Upper James River Water Trail >

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The secord place I looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near Roanoke, Virginia and one of the top google searches Roanokeoutside.com I will share the information with you fishing near Roanoke, Virginia:

For the trout devotee, whether of spin or fly rod persuasion, the Roanoke Region presents a variety of fishing opportunities. The Department of Game & Inland Fisheries stocks trout in the Roanoke River, Glade Creek, and Tinker Creek within Roanoke city limits, as well as other area streams. The Smith and Jackson river tailwaters offer great fishing all year long, and there are countless mountain freestone streams like Roaring Run, Jennings Creek and Little Stony just waiting to be discovered by the fisher with a topo map and a sense of adventure.

Fans of river smallmouth bass fishing are perhaps the luckiest of all here in Roanoke. Two of the best and most famous bass rivers in the world – the New and James rivers – are nearby in addition to other good warmwater flows like the Maury River, Craig Creek, and the lower Jackson River. Smallmouth bass can even be caught in the Roanoke River within city limits. The New and James rivers are destinations for a growing number of musky enthusiasts, with the possibility of fish approaching 50 inches.

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The third place I looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near Roanoke, Virginia and one of the top google searches HookandBullet.com I will share the information with you fishing near Roanoke, Virginia:

Fish Species Found in the Roanoke (VA) Area

Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sucker, Bream/Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Brook Trout, Bullhead, Carp, and 5 more

Roanoke (VA) Fishing Spots

Back Creek 6 milesBarnhardt Creek 4.1 milesBeaverdam Creek Dam 7.5 milesBeaverdam Reservoir 7.5 milesBig Branch 7.3 milesBlue Ridge Fly Fishers 3.8 milesCarvin Cove Reservoir 6.9 milesCarvin Creek 3.4 milesCarvins Cove Dam 6.9 milesCarvins Cove Reservoir 6.8 milesCave Spring Branch 6.3 milesClearview Lake 6.2 milesCook Creek 5.3 milesCoyner Branch 6.4 milesCrestmoor Lake 4.7 milesDry Creek 6.8 milesFalling Creek Dam 6.1 milesFalling Creek Reservoir 6.1 milesFalling Rock Falls 6.8 milesGarnand Branch 1.8 milesGish Branch 5.3 milesGlade Creek 1.9 milesGum Spring Branch 2.4 milesHorse Pen Branch 6.7 milesHorseshoe Branch 5.1 milesKimble Lake 5.5 milesLake Spring 7.2 milesLaymantown Creek 6.5 milesLick Run 1 mileLock Haven Lake 6.1 milesMason Creek 4.6 milesMedmont Lake 4.9 milesMinnow Pond II 0.7 milesMud Lick Creek 3.1 milesMurray Run 1.2 milesNiagara Dam 3.8 milesNiagara Power Plant Dam 3.8 milesNiagara Reservoir 3.8 milesOrchard Dam 4.9 milesOre Branch 1.2 milesPeters Creek 2.8 milesPrater Creek 7 milesSandy Creek 7.3 milesSnyders Branch 6.2 milesSpring Lake Branch 7.2 milesSpring Valley Lake 4.4 milesTinker Creek 2.1 milesWindsor Lake Dam 4.7 milesWolf Creek 3.5 milesView Map

Fishing Guides near Roanoke (VA)

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“So-Sy Fly, Tie & Guide”

Matt Miles Fly Fishing Guiding Service

Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’

Angler’s Lane Guiding Service

New River Outfitters & Guide Service

The Homestead Guiding Service

Greasy Creek Outfitters

Serenity Now Outfitters

Top Water Guide Service

Tackle Shops near Roanoke, VA

1 Limit Bait Shop

321 Bait & Tackle

4 Rivers Orvis Fly-Shop

313 Carryout

Fishing Charters near Roanoke (VA)

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When I go fishing I am looking for that out of the way secret place if you will fishing spot that the locals know as good if I am only visit the area once in my life. Lets make the best of the time in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Conclusion

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