Roanoke Creek Site 61a Lake Fishing in Charlotte County, Virginia

• Overview

  Roanoke Creek Site 61a Lake is set in Charlotte County, Virginia. The country round it is dry hill from end to end. The water measures roughly 12 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Charlotte County are larger. Chase City lies 12 miles from the water. After that come Victoria at 19 miles and Hampden Sydney at 21 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Roanoke Creek Site 61a Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records held for Charlotte County cover bluegill, tessellated darter, Carolina darter and glassy darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of this water rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 36°F to 77°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect this water to follow that timing. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Horseshoe Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at this water before loading the car.