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Smith Mountain Lake is a man-made lake located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, USA. The lake was created in the 1960s by the construction of the Smith Mountain Dam on the Roanoke River, and it is the largest lake in Virginia, covering over 20,600 acres. Smith Mountain Lake has a vast expanse of over 40 miles, 220 feet deep at the dam, and encompassed by 500 miles of shoreline. At full pond, the lake's water level reaches an elevation of 795 feet above sea level. Smith Mountain Lake is a popular fishing destination in Virginia, known for its diverse fish population and beautiful scenery.
The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Striped Bass. There are also Crappie, Bluegill, and many other species of Sunfish. Channel Catfish and Flathead Catfish are also popular targets for anglers.
There are several marinas and boat rental services at Smith Mountain Lake that offer fishing boats, equipment, and guides. The lake also has numerous fishing tournaments throughout the year, which attracts some of the best professional anglers in the country. Overall, Smith Mountain Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for anglers of all levels. Whether you are a seasoned angler or a beginner, you are sure to enjoy the beautiful scenery and abundance of fish at this popular Virginia lake.
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Smith Mountain Lake May Fishing Report - Shad Shad Shad! DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE SPRING TACKLE I RECOMMEND Shad is on the menu! What a fun time of year to fish. We have bass in all three stages of the sp
Smith Mountain Lake April Fishing Report - “If I could skip 1 000 docks then I would skip 1 000 more!” DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE EARLY SPRING TACKLE I RECOMMEND Well it’s one of the most diverse times to fish SML right now. You can choose how you want
Smith Mountain Lake March Fishing Report. The Pre-Spawn Beat Down. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE EARLY SPRING TACKLE I RECOMMEND This is and will always be the big fish month on SML! Smith Mountain is dealing with a uni
Smith Mountain Lake February Fishing Report. Up and Down we go! DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE LATE WINTER TACKLE I RECOMMEND Well damn I left for most of January and y’all got one of the nastiest cold snaps from the
Smith Mountain Lake December Fishing Report - Water Temps down and fish are biting! DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE WINTER TACKLE I USE It’s about damn time I get another report out! Sorry about that folks. New born life running a few bus
Smith Mountain Lake October Fishing Report - Fall Topwater Hurricane Helene and Bait DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE FALL TACKLE I USE October at Smith Mountain Lake is a prime time for bass fishing as the water temperatures drop fish beco
Smith Mountain Lake September Fishing Report - How to tackle transitioning fish and turnover DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE LATE SUMMER TACKLE I USE It’s turn over time and I hope it comes and goes quick. September into October is a interesting t
Smith Mountain Lake August Fishing Report - Where i’ve been and what the fish are doing! DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE LATE SUMMER TACKLE I USE Life is crazy and in a great way! As many of you guys know that follow me on my social media stuf
Smith Mountain Lake June Fishing Report - Topwater time Worming and the Dropshot. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE SUMMER TACKLE I USE June is one of my favorite months out here. Smith Mountain can set up to be super fun with fish both s
Smith Mountain Lake May Fishing Report - Late Spawn Shad Spawn and Bream Eaters DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE SRING TACKLE I USE Here we go again with another strange weather spring roller coaster water temps and a later spawn. May
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