Cherokee Flats Day Use Area is a great fishing spot located in Virginia, USA. It is known for its diverse fish species, including largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and crappie. The nearby activities include hiking trails, picnicking, and birdwatching.

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.

Featured Fish - Black Crappie

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.