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Smith Mountain Lake Fishing


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Top Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Spots

  1. Oak Grove Ramp
    6/11/2019 10:22:28 PM -

  2. Witcher Creek
    6/11/2019 11:22:15 PM -

  3. Philpott Reservoir
    4/11/2013 3:05:58 AM -

  4. SML-050
    6/11/2019 11:22:15 PM -

  5. BRUSH2348
    7/1/2021 5:00:41 PM -

  6. Pleasure Point
    6/11/2019 10:22:26 PM -

  7. ROCK PT2111
    7/1/2021 5:03:47 PM -

  8. Redbreast Sunfish
    9/16/2021 8:11:57 PM -

  9. ROCK PT2110
    7/1/2021 5:03:47 PM -

  10. Smith Mountain Lake
    5/14/2011 2:09:05 PM - Smith Mountain Lake 37.041, -79.5353


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Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Smith Mountain Lake, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:

  1. Redbreast Sunfish

    2. Redbreast Sunfish

    There is a 31.8% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 145 Redbreast Sunfish counted.

    Smith Mountain Lake Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redbreast

    ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE REDBREAST SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  2. Bluegill

    3. Bluegill

    There is a 22.81% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 104 Bluegill counted.

    Smith Mountain Lake Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

    ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART


  3. Smallmouth Bass

    4. Smallmouth Bass

    There is a 4.61% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 21 Smallmouth Bass counted.

    Smith Mountain Lake Smallmouth Bass Counts Chart
    Smallmouth

    ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE SMALLMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  4. Roanoke Bass

    5. Roanoke Bass

    There is a 4.39% catch rate for Roanoke Bass, based on 20 Roanoke Bass counted.

    Smith Mountain Lake Roanoke Bass Counts Chart
    Roanoke

    ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE ROANOKE BASS COUNTS CHART


  5. Rock Bass

    6. Rock Bass

    There is a 4.39% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 20 Rock Bass counted.

    Smith Mountain Lake Rock Bass Counts Chart
    Rock

    ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE ROCK BASS COUNTS CHART


  6. Flathead Catfish

    7. Flathead Catfish

    There is a 3.73% catch rate for Flathead Catfish, based on 17 Flathead Catfish counted.

    Smith Mountain Lake Flathead Catfish Counts Chart
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  7. Green Sunfish

    8. Green Sunfish

    There is a 3.73% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 17 Green Sunfish counted.

    Smith Mountain Lake Green Sunfish Counts Chart
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  8. Largemouth Bass

    9. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 3.29% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 15 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Smith Mountain Lake Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

    ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  9. Striped Bass

    10. Striped Bass

    There is a 2.41% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 11 Striped Bass counted.

    Smith Mountain Lake Striped Bass Counts Chart
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  10. Common Carp

    11. Common Carp

    There is a 2.19% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 10 Common Carp counted.

    Smith Mountain Lake Common Carp Counts Chart
    Common

    ENLARGE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE COMMON CARP COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 31 species of fish and 456 fish counted for February around Smith Mountain Lake.

To date, there are 32 species of fish and a total of 621 fish counted for Smith Mountain Lake and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1860 (163 years).

Last Update: 2/8/2023 3:43:41 AM

*** 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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  1. Pullin Drag Striper Guide Service

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  1. Bridgewater Marina

  2. Parkway Marina

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