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Roanoke Creek Site 68 Lake

Lake fishing  Virginia · 06:57 - 19:21

Roanoke Creek Site 68 Lake is a lake in Virginia. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
93°
Fri
84%
93°
Best day
Sat
84%
81°
Sun
83%
87°
Mon
83%
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
79°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.28 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
1.0%

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 16:11–18:11 Major period 04:11–06:11 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
79°
19:00
75°
20:00
72°
21:00
70°
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
74%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
70%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 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 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
50%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 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 23 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 is generally most active 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

Roanoke Creek Site 67 Lake Virginia · 1.8 mi away Roanoke Creek Site 43A Lake Virginia · 4.5 mi away Roanoke Creek Site 61A Lake Virginia · 9.8 mi away Roanoke Creek Site 49A Lake Virginia · 12.5 mi away Banister Lake Virginia · 31.2 mi away Kerr Lake;Buggs Island Lake North Carolina · 36.4 mi away Island Creek Reservoir North Carolina · 37.6 mi away Elkhorn Lake Virginia · 40.1 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Roanoke Creek Site 68 Lake?

Anglers here regularly land 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 68 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 68 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 68 Lake right now?

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