Roanoke Creek Site 43a Lake Fishing in Charlotte County, Virginia

• Overview

  Roanoke Creek Site 43a Lake belongs to Charlotte County, Virginia. Everything around it is open valley. This is a pocket water of some 22 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest town is Hampden Sydney, 13 miles off. After that come Brookneal at 19 miles and Farmville at 19 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Roanoke Creek Site 43a Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Charlotte County records list bluegill, tessellated darter, Carolina darter, glassy darter and fantail darter among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. This water gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 36°F and July at about 77°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Roanoke Creek Site 54 Lake is 3 miles distant. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.