Planning your fishing trip in Roanoke just got easier, thanks to Orrin's Guiding For Horny Heads. Here you won't be far from backcountry waters, including some honeyholes that only a local guide can show you.
- Trips from:US $35
Chasinfinz Guide Service
Penhook: 51 min drive from RoanokeChasinfinz Guide Service welcomes you aboard for a fun and enjoyable day on the water. You and Captain Nathan Aaron will be fishing Smith Mountain Lake, a place of great natural beauty and fish-rich waters.
"My husband and stepson had a great trip with Captain Nathan." — Julia,Trips from:US $425On Point Guide Service
Penhook: 52 min drive from RoanokeThere's a fish with your name on it in Penhook and On Point Guide Service will help you catch it! Your guide for the day is Captain Cooper, giving you access to years of fishing experience on Smith Mountain lake! These waters are known for Largemouth Bass
"Not only did we catch bass and stripers, but we gained lots of knowledge from Cooper on using Live scope." — George,Trips from:US $450
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Fishing in Roanoke
Set between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the winding Roanoke River, Roanoke, Virginia is a freshwater angler's gateway to big-lake action and mountain-stream charm. Roanoke fishing charters put you within striking distance of famed waters like Smith Mountain Lake, as well as productive stretches of the Roanoke River and nearby reservoirs, with scenery that makes every cast memorable.
This region is known for hard-fighting Striped Bass on deep, clear lakes, plus abundant Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass that crush topwater at dawn and dusk. Crappie, Catfish, and Panfish keep rods bending for all skill levels, while cool tributaries and stocked sections of the river offer seasonal Trout opportunities for light-tackle and fly anglers.
Local captains tailor trips to the bite and the season—think early-morning topwater over rocky points, live-bait or trolling programs for open-water Stripers, and finesse tactics along weedlines and timber when the sun gets high. In cooler months, bass school up and feed aggressively; in summer, night sessions and first-light departures shine. Fall brings crisp air, changing leaves, and a reliable feed as fish bulk up.
Whether you're after a personal-best Bass, a kid-friendly mixed-bag outing, or a scenic float with plenty of bites, Roanoke fishing charters deliver year-round variety. Pack your camera for the views, your confidence baits for the fish, and let the mountains do the rest.



