[theredboat]

This will be my third season fishing for Striper on the Roanoke River. How do you think this dorught and warmer weather we have been haveing is gonna effect the "run" this spring?

 

[Topsail Angler]

That's an interesting question. Wish I had an answer but I guess we'll find out soon enough. Let us know how you make out!

 

[Rob S]

Not sure, my co-worker will be headed that way soon though.

 

[robbk]

I am new to the area and was wondering when is the striper season on the Roanoke River. Any help you can give me would be great.

 

[Topsail Angler]

Here's a link to the NCDMF website page with the current Striper regulations including the open season dates. I'm posting the link rather than the info because it changes from time to time during the year so it is always best to check for the latest rules before going. Good luck and hope you catch 'em up.

 

[Rob S]

I am new to the area and was wondering when is the striper season on the Roanoke River. Any help you can give me would be great.

He said late March through the end of May would be good.

 

[theredboat]

robbk, the season on the Roanoke will be open from March 1 untill April 30. Last year the powers that be decided to extend the season slightly, because not enough fish were harvested. Keep an eye on this website:

Welcome to N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

If they do extend the season beyond April 30, it will be posted there. Like RobS said, the last two years I have fished it seemed like the action really picks up towards the end of March, but that does not mean you are not gonna catch any before then.

 

[Rip Shrednum]

I'm from Roanoke Rapids. The fishing always seems to get good when the season goes out. Try the lake, last year we caught more on the lake than the river. About the warm weather and drought, I'ld say the run won't be as good in the river. Fish probably never really got down as far as they usually do. Thanks a lot el nino.

 

[theredboat]

Made first trip of the season today. 3/22. We put in at Jamesville and fished upstream between the 4th and 5th turn. We landed 4 Rock, about a dozen Bowfin and 1 Largemouth Bass. The Striper were 15", 16", 17.75" and 20". So only one keeper. All Striper came on the rods that were fished towards the middle of the river, using cut shad on the bottom.

 

[tcfisherman]

Where there many people down at Jamesville ramps today. Chris

 

[Scott Hobbs]

Seems like you should be able to sit/anchor towards the mouth of the Roanoke and catch some good stripers before they hit the river system and branch out in creek, lakes and other riverines.

tight lines<*)))))>{

 

[jcmilks]

I have 2 trips planned to Jamesville/Williamston the 2nd and 3rd weeks of April. Hope they thicken up by then.

Anyone got a report for the Plymoth area? Just wanted to know if they were starting to stage up near the mouth of the river yet?

 

[theredboat]

Where there many people down at Jamesville ramps today. Chris

Not too many people fishing. We used the launch area that is right next to the Cyprus Grill. I think we saw a dozen other boats out.

 

[creekj]

Fished at the mouth both Friday and Saturday. Caught one keeper on Friday (19 inches). We caught a lot of small ones on both days. Everyone I talked to had been catching small ones, and the game warden said he had only seen two keepers all day on Friday.

 

[sundrop]

Thanks CreekJ and welcome!!

 

[tcfisherman]

Welcome Creekj, good to have you fishing with us..........Chris

 

[Topsail Angler]

Thanks for the report creekj!

 

[fishyfishy]

Rip , are the fish any easier to locate in the lake vs the river? I have never fished that area and may try a trip in april.Thanks

 

[Woodduck]

Between Weldon and Caledonia, few small rockfish, no keepers.
Saw some kids wih a bucket full of shad...they were all SMALL.

 

[fishyfishy]

Have a deep v hull all alum. cc,is this a suitable boat to fish the Weldon area?