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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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There is a 45.57% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 36 Redbreast Sunfish counted.
ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE REDBREAST SUNFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 12.66% catch rate for Roanoke Bass, based on 10 Roanoke Bass counted.
ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE ROANOKE BASS COUNTS CHART
There is a 10.13% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 8 Bluegill counted.
ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART
There is a 6.33% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 5 Largemouth Bass counted.
ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART
There is a 5.06% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 4 Green Sunfish counted.
ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE GREEN SUNFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 3.8% catch rate for Black Crappie, based on 3 Black Crappie counted.
ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE BLACK CRAPPIE COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.53% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 2 Channel Catfish counted.
ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHANNEL CATFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.53% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 2 Rock Bass counted.
ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE ROCK BASS COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.53% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 2 Smallmouth Bass counted.
ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE SMALLMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.53% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 2 Striped Bass counted.
ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE STRIPED BASS COUNTS CHART
*** PLEASE NOTE *** Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.
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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Smith Mountain Lake are the following:
Oak Grove Ramp
Witcher Creek
SML-050
BRUSH2348
Pleasure Point
ROCK PT2111
Redbreast Sunfish
ROCK PT2110
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Smith Mountain Lake June Fishing Report - Fry guarding still shad spawn and brush June is here and it’s going to be a lot of fish movements. After having a strange weather month for May with two really big cold fronts the heat is finally here. Our fish hav
Smith Mountain Lake May Fishing Report - Fry guarding shad spawning and topwater time!!! May is an exciting time to fish at Smith Mountain Lake as many species of fish become more active as the water temperature continues to warm up. One phenomenon that occurs in
Smith Mountain Lake April Fishing Report - Bed Fishing and Shad Spawn April is an excellent month for fishing at Smith Mountain Lake. The water temperature starts to warm up and many species of fish become more active. Nature will show you sign
Smith Mountain Lake February Fishing Report - Fish are on the move! Smith Mountain Lake is a great place for fishing especially for those looking to catch largemouth bass smallmouth bass stripers and crappie. With already warming temperatures
Smith Mountain Lake January - Still need more cold but the fish are ready to bite I hope this fishing report finds you well and ready to wet a line at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. January is a great time to target largemouth bass smallmouth b
Smith Mountain Lake December - Biggest Cold Snap in 50 years! Sorry i’ve been a little MIA this report guys. I had lots of travel and family time. The fishing has been slightly off at SML this fall. The AEP crew dropped the water for an
Smith Mountain Lake November Fishing Report - Praying for cold! VA weather has been so up and down the last two falls. We seem to get a great cooling trend in October that kicks fall off then a warming trend and high pressure systems keep
Smith Mountain Lake October Fishing Report - My favorite month of the year This year could be a really special October. We are having some strong Arctic high pressure systems coming south that are bringing low temperatures into the 40’s at night whi
Smith Mountain Lake September Fishing Report - September stands for S! Who’s ready for fall??? The cooler weather is here early this year with nightly lows in the lower 60’s for the first week of September. The fish are moving every day and gett
Smith Mountain Lake August Fishing Report - Schools coming back and so are the schools of fish!!! It’s HOT out there. First and foremost before we jump into fishing make sure you guys are staying safe out there. Bring and drink tons of water in the boat put on the sunscre
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