Best fishing near Roanoke
11 fishing spots · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Roanoke, Alabama — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 11 of 11 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
R⛰
#1
R L Harris Reservoir
16.2 mi away
The R.L. Harris Reservoir in Alabama is a popular fishing destination, known for its abundance of largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Anglers can also catch striped bass and…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
C⛰
#2
Choccolocco Number 11 Lake
Good
35.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 73°F · 5 mph wind
Choccolocco Number 11 Lake in Alabama is a popular fishing spot that is known for its large bass and catfish. Other fish species that can be caught in the lake include crappie…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
H⛰
#3
Harris Reservoir
Fair
15.4 mi away
· Water 47°F · too cold, fish lethargic· Mostly Cloudy · 73°F · 5 mph wind
Harris Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in Alabama, known for its abundant population of largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. The area also offers other activities…
Why 45: live conditions (fair)
45Rated
C⛰
#4
Callaway Gardens Lake
Fair
37.0 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Mostly Cloudy · 73°F · 5 mph wind
The Callaway Gardens Lake fishing area is a popular spot for anglers in Georgia. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and…
Why 49: live conditions (fair)
49Rated
L⛰
#5
Lake Virginia
Fair
26.5 mi away
· Water 48°F · too cold, fish lethargic· Mostly Cloudy · 72°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Virginia is a small, 300-acre lake located in Alabama, USA, offering ample opportunities for anglers to catch different fish species, such as largemouth bass, bluegill, and…
Why 46: live conditions (fair)
46Rated
M⛰
#6
Morgan Lake
Good
34.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 73°F · 5 mph wind
Morgan Lake is a popular fishing spot in Alabama, USA, known for its excellent angling opportunities. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
C⛰
#7
Crooked Creek
Fair
15.4 mi away
· Water 47°F · too cold, fish lethargic· Mostly Cloudy · 73°F · 5 mph wind
Crooked Creek Fishing Area is located in Alabama, USA, and is a popular destination for anglers. The area is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, bream, and…
Why 42: live conditions (fair)
42Rated
O⛰
#8
Opelika city (Saugahatchee) Reservoir
Good
34.8 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 73°F · 5 mph wind
The Opelika City Saugahatchee Reservoir in Alabama is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
L⛰
#9
Lake Harding
Good
38.6 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 73°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Harding is a 5,860-acre reservoir located on the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
C⛰
#10
Cheaha Lake
Good
33.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 73°F · 5 mph wind
The Cheaha Lake fishing area in Alabama is a small lake located within Cheaha State Park. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, bass, and bluegill, making it a popular spot for…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
B⛰
#11
Bartlett's Ferry (Lake Harding)
Good
37.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 73°F · 5 mph wind
Bartlett's Ferry Lake, also known as Lake Harding, is a 5,850-acre reservoir located in Georgia, USA. This fishing area is well known for its abundant population of spotted bass…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
Fishing near Roanoke
The Roanoke area has 11 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Roanoke
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.