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United States / Virginia / Roanoke

Roanoke — bite forecast

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Best fishing days for the next week

  1. TuesdaySeptember 8weather-based forecast
    60/100high activity

    Partly cloudy: 57–84 °F

Roanoke (Virginia) — a popular fishing spot. Nearby: 1 river and 9 water bodies. Here you'll find a bite prediction — when fish are active and which hours give the best chances, adjusted for weather and pressure.

ThursdaySeptember 3weather-based forecast
55/100medium activity

Clear: 73–91 °F

  • FridaySeptember 4weather-based forecast
    51/100medium activity

    Clear: 75–95 °F

  • Where to go fishing near Roanoke on September 8, 2026

    The ranking weighs the regional forecast by water type, catches linked to each water body and distance from the city center.

    • Spring Valley LakeReservoir№1Why #1Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches4 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Windsor LakeLake№2Why #2Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches5 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Lock Haven LakeLake№3Why #3Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches6 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Falling Creek ReservoirReservoir№4Why #4Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches6 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Beaverdam ReservoirReservoir№5Why #5Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches7 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Rainbow Forest LakeLake№6Why #6Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches8 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Carvins Cove ReservoirReservoir№7Why #7Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches8 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Plunkett LakeReservoir№8Why #8Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches9 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Bowmans PondReservoir№9Why #9Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches9 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Melody LakeReservoir№10Why #10Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches10 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Hickory LakeLake№11Why #11Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches11 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Orchard LakeReservoir№12Why #12Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches11 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia

    Bite calendar

    7–Sep 13
    Mon
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    Thu
    Fri
    Sat
    Sun
    Bite activity:highmediumlowslow
    Based on:weatherseasonal
    What is a bite calendar?

    Bite on water bodies

    8 SepTuesday, September 8

    Tap any fish to open its full forecast — the hours it bites, what it takes, and where it has been caught.

    0:0023:00
    • Striped bass10/10
    • Smallmouth bass9/10
    • Walleye9/10
    • White bass9/10
    • Black crappie8/10
    • Brook trout8/10
    • White crappie8/10
    • Largemouth bass6/10
    • Rainbow trout6/10
    • Blue catfish5/10
    • Bluegill5/10
    • Carp5/10
    • Channel catfish5/10
    • Flathead catfish5/10
    • Spotted bass5/10
    Bite activity:highmediumlow
    How this forecast is calculated
    8 SepTuesday, September 8
    +79°

    Partly cloudy · feels like +79°

    Low / high
    +56°…+84°
    Precipitation
    0.00 in
    Wind
    8 mph SW
    Cloud cover
    65%
    Humidity
    44%
    Pressure
    30.16 inHg
    00:00+61°—1 mphsoutheast wind, 1 mph78%51%
    01:00+60°—1 mphsouth wind, 1 mph82%22%
    02:00+58°—1 mphsouth wind, 1 mph85%10%
    03:00+57°—1 mphsouth wind, 1 mph86%32%
    04:00+56°—2 mphsouth wind, 2 mph86%71%
    05:00+56°—2 mphsouth wind, 2 mph86%100%
    06:00+56°—2 mphsouth wind, 2 mph86%100%
    07:00+57°—1 mphsouth wind, 1 mph86%100%
    08:00+59°—1 mphsouth wind, 1 mph82%100%
    09:00+64°—3 mphsouth wind, 3 mph72%91%
    10:00+70°—5 mphsouth wind, 5 mph59%78%
    11:00+75°—7 mphsouthwest wind, 7 mph49%69%
    12:00+79°—8 mphsouthwest wind, 8 mph44%65%
    13:00+82°—9 mphsouthwest wind, 9 mph41%65%
    14:00+84°—10 mphsouthwest wind, 10 mph40%65%
    15:00+84°—10 mphsouthwest wind, 10 mph40%65%
    16:00+84°—9 mphsouthwest wind, 9 mph41%66%
    17:00+83°—8 mphsouthwest wind, 8 mph43%70%
    18:00+81°—7 mphsouthwest wind, 7 mph46%79%
    19:00+78°—5 mphsouthwest wind, 5 mph51%91%
    20:00+76°—4 mphsouthwest wind, 4 mph56%100%
    21:00+73°—4 mphsouthwest wind, 4 mph61%100%
    22:00+71°—4 mphsouthwest wind, 4 mph67%100%
    23:00+68°—4 mphsouthwest wind, 4 mph72%100%
    +84°+70°+56°
    Weather throughout the day
    0:006:0012:0018:0023:00

    Sun and moon

    Tuesday, September 8
    The day: daylight and the hours the moon is above the horizon. Local time0:0012:0024:00
    DaylightMoon above the horizon
    Sunrise
    06:53
    Sunset
    19:36
    Day length
    12 h 43 min
    Sunshine hours
    12 h
    UV index
    6
    high
    Moon
    Waning crescent
    Moonrise
    03:51
    Moonset
    18:20

    The day is 2 min shorter than yesterday.

    Sunshine hours count direct sun only — cloud cover cuts it, so it is shorter than daylight.

    Solunar feeding periods

    +11% in the windowTuesday, September 8
    Feeding windows on the day scale, local time0:0012:0024:00
    Major periodsMinor periods
    • Minor03:21–04:21Moonrise
    • Major10:11–12:11Moon overhead
    • Minor17:50–18:50Moonset
    • Major22:37–00:00Moon underfoot

    The windows are set by the moon's transit and rise, and the forecast above already accounts for them: within these hours the bite score sits higher than across the rest of the day, while the day's overall level still comes from the catch-calibrated model.

    What are solunar periods?

    Recommendations

    Tactics

    Look for drop-offs and gaps in the weeds, retrieve slowly, lingering over promising spots.

    Lures

    In clear water, natural colors work best: swimbait or live bait.

    Gear

    It's a hot day — a hat, sunglasses, and plenty of water are a must.