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Roanoke Fishing



Roanoke Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Roanoke, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Rock Bass

  2. Rock Bass

    There is a 12.63% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 12 Rock Bass counted.

    Roanoke Rock Bass Counts Chart
    Rock

    ENLARGE ROANOKE ROCK BASS COUNTS CHART


  3. Smallmouth Bass

  4. Smallmouth Bass

    There is a 9.47% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 9 Smallmouth Bass counted.

    Roanoke Smallmouth Bass Counts Chart
    Smallmouth

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  5. Flathead Catfish

  6. Flathead Catfish

    There is a 6.32% catch rate for Flathead Catfish, based on 6 Flathead Catfish counted.

    Roanoke Flathead Catfish Counts Chart
    Flathead

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  7. Rainbow Trout

  8. Rainbow Trout

    There is a 6.32% catch rate for Rainbow Trout, based on 6 Rainbow Trout counted.

    Roanoke Rainbow Trout Counts Chart
    Rainbow

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  9. Striped Bass

  10. Striped Bass

    There is a 6.32% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 6 Striped Bass counted.

    Roanoke Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

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  11. Bowfin

  12. Bowfin

    There is a 5.26% catch rate for Bowfin, based on 5 Bowfin counted.

    Roanoke Bowfin Counts Chart
    Bowfin

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  13. Walleye

  14. Walleye

    There is a 5.26% catch rate for Walleye, based on 5 Walleye counted.

    Roanoke Walleye Counts Chart
    Walleye

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  15. Alewife

  16. Alewife

    There is a 4.21% catch rate for Alewife, based on 4 Alewife counted.

    Roanoke Alewife Counts Chart
    Alewife

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  17. Bluegill

  18. Bluegill

    There is a 4.21% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 4 Bluegill counted.

    Roanoke Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

    ENLARGE ROANOKE BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART


  19. Muskie

  20. Muskie

    There is a 4.21% catch rate for Muskie, based on 4 Muskie counted.

    Roanoke Muskie Counts Chart
    Muskie

    ENLARGE ROANOKE MUSKIE COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 29 species of fish and 95 fish counted for December around Roanoke.

To date, there are 33 species of fish and a total of 1020 fish counted for Roanoke and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1860 (163 years).

Last Update: 12/5/2023 11:30:57 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Roanoke are the following:

  1. Oak Grove Ramp


  2. Witcher Creek


  3. SML-050


  4. BRUSH2348


  5. Pleasure Point


  6. Redbreast Sunfish


  7. ROCK PT2111


  8. ROCK PT2110


  9. Redbreast Sunfish


  10. Redbreast Sunfish


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Top Roanoke Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Missile Baits


  2. Captain's Quarters
    Captain's Quarters is your One Stop Shop on the lake for everything you need. We are the largest tackle shop on the lake. We have pontoon & pleasure boats for rent, jet skis for rent, tubes and all the bait and tackle you will need to enjoy

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Top Roanoke Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Pullin Drag Striper Guide Service
    Captain Wendell Is A Fishing Guide With Over 19 Years Experience Serving Smith Mountain Lake.

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Top Roanoke Marinas

  1. Bridgewater Marina
    #1 FOR SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE BOAT RENTALS

  2. Parkway Marina


  3. Captain's Quarters
    Captain's Quarters is your One Stop Shop on the lake for everything you need. We are the largest tackle shop on the lake. We have pontoon & pleasure boats for rent, jet skis for rent, tubes and all the bait and tackle you will need to enjoy

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