Cherokee Flats Day Use Area fishing
Cherokee Flats Day Use Area
For anglers seeking to catch largemouth bass, fishing during the early morning or late evening is recommended. Using soft plastic lures or live bait, such as shiners or worms, can increase the chances of a successful catch. Channel catfish can be caught using chicken liver or stink bait, and fishing at night can be particularly productive.
The best time to visit Cherokee Flats Day Use Area is during the spring and fall months when the average temperature is around 60-70°F. During the summer months, the temperature can reach up to 90°F, making early morning or late evening fishing more comfortable.
Overall, Cherokee Flats Day Use Area is a great fishing spot for anglers of all levels. With a variety of fish species and nearby activities, it is a great place to spend a day on the water.
What's biting at Cherokee Flats Day Use Area
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Cherokee Flats Day Use Area -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Creek At Bane | 149 cfs | → |
| New River At Glen Lyn | 2,740 cfs | → |
| Wolf Creek Near Narrows | 248 cfs | → |
| New River At Radford | 2,130 cfs | → |
| Greenbrier River At Hilldale | 3,030 cfs | → |
| Greenbrier River At Alderson | 2,600 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- White Rocks Campground
- White Rocks
- Boley Field Group Campground
- Camp Tuk-A-Way
- Gentrys Landing
- Keatley - Bluestone Wma
Parks
- Cascades Recreational Area
- Wilderness Peters Mountain
- Wilderness Wilderness
- Clover Hollow State Natural Area Preserve
- Niday Place State Forest
- Wilderness Brush Mountain
Reservoirs
- Johns Creek Dam #1
- Johns Creek Dam #2
- Johns Creek Dam #3
- Celanese Acetate Pond A
- Johns Creek Dam #4
- Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam
Boat launches
- Whitethorne Road 5269, Montgomery County
- New River Drive Radford City
- Little River Dam Road Radford City
- Island Park Road 461, Ronceverte
- Hidden Valley Pulaski County
- Ben H. Bolen Drive 6620, Dublin
Paddle runs
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
- Meadow Creek Junction To The Route U.S. 19 Bridge
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Cherokee Flats Day Use Area as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cherokee Flats Day Use Area
What fish species are found at Cherokee Flats Day Use Area?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Cherokee Flats Day Use Area -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Cherokee Flats Day Use Area.
How do I get to Cherokee Flats Day Use Area?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Cherokee Flats Day Use Area.