The Roanoke Times Send This Story To A Friend. Generally, if the region's weather doesn't change much for a few days, fishing will improve.
Conditions are right for black bass fishing to really take off at large impoundments.
Though many smallmouths already have spawned, many largemouths are moving onto spawning beds. That can present some fun and challenging sight-fishing opportunities. Look for a peak in spawning activity when the full moon hits on May 7. After that, spawning action will pretty much be over for black bass. Rivers continue to offer good action for smallmouth bass.