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Roanoke Creek Site 61A Lake

Lake fishing  Virginia · 06:57 - 19:21

Roanoke Creek Site 61A Lake is one of the lakes in Virginia. Most people come here for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
91°
Fri
84%
94°
Best day
Sat
84%
83°
Sun
84%
85°
Mon
81%
90°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
74°F
Air temp
80°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.27 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:12–08:12 Dusk 18:06–20:06

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:12–18:12 Major period 04:12–06:12 Minor period 11:43–13:13 Minor period 21:10–22:40

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

18:00
80°
19:00
76°
20:00
72°
21:00
71°
22:00
69°
23:00
68°
00:00
67°
01:00
66°
02:00
65°
03:00
64°
04:00
63°
05:00
62°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
71%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
53%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
50%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Roanoke Creek Site 61A Lake?

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Roanoke Creek Site 61A Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Roanoke Creek Site 61A Lake?

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Roanoke Creek Site 61A Lake right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 26%.