Tinker Creek Fishing near Vinton, Virginia

Tinker Creek is a stream located just 1.1 miles from Vinton, in Roanoke County, in the state of Virginia, United States, near Roanoke, VA. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including sucker, brown trout, smallmouth bass and rock bass here. Whether you’re fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Tinker Creek. Alternate names for this stream include Buffalo Creek and Tinker's Creek.

Join us as we discuss the Virginia Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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