In 1997 the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce began hosting the Corporate Cup Golf Tournament as one of their fund raisers.  It’s location alternates every year between two different private country clubs encouraging optimal challenge. Proceeds go to SMLCC for the operation of the official state recognized visitor center serving three counties and the lake community, [...]

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I know the guys and gals who love to fish have been out on Smith Mountain Lake a couple dozen times or more by now, even though it’s barely spring. Hey, what makes a hobby a great stress reducer is when you can’t wait to get time to get out there and do some more [...]

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If you are an experienced fisher-person at Smith Mountain Lake, you may be able to readily identify any critter you pull out of the water. However there are those of us who need “fishing for dummies” type help. We might not know if we have snagged a snapping turtle or a trout.
There are many species of fish [...]

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Some might think that they have to put away their fishing poles when winter comes to Smith Mountain Lake. But Charles Stuart of the Bass Fishing Resource Guide says there is plenty of good fishin’ to be done in the winter.
Fishing for bass during the late fall and winter months can be a daunting [...]

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Most of you who fish in Smith Mountain Lake have likely been fishing at Leesville Lake as well. But I found it interesting to read of some of the differences between the two. The Official Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Guide has a lot of interesting information for the avid or hobby fisherman or woman. [...]

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If you love bass fishing and you live on or near Smith Mountain Lake you will want to read this article (and part one as well) by Richard Sims of The Bass Fishing Resource Guide. It is full of information pertinent to making the catch of the fall season.
The Importance of Cover
Green weeds attract [...]

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You fisher folk at Smith Mountain Lake should enjoy this article by Richard Sims of The Bass Fishing Resource Guide. He gives us a pretty darn good idea of what those little finned creatures are thinking when this lovely fall weather hits. It makes me think of Don Knotts in that old movie ‘The [...]

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Most fishermen and women dream of owning the perfect boat to pull into their own dock at Smith Mountain Lake. If you fish, then you know that a boat can make a lot of difference in the enjoyment and efficiency of your hobby. Bonita Staples of The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide, knows that [...]

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Everyone is excited about the upcoming Bass Tournament. As the fourth and final tournament in the ESPN Bassmaster Elite Series, this will be quite a big event in the Smith Mountain Lake area. Fun facts to follow from ESPN.com.
Event Dates/Location
Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, Virginia
June 7-10, 2007

Presenting Sponsor
Advance Auto Parts
Take Off Location:
Parkway [...]

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I am not sure there is a season when the die hard fishermen aren’t out there trying to catch something, but for those who are just getting the spring fever for going out on the water, here are some more places around Smith Mountain Lake where you can climb on board.

Spike’s Prime Time Fishing
540-297-5611 [...]

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