Smith Mountain Lake is a very popular fishing destination in Virginia and for good reason! The lake is home to a variety of fish species. Some of the most common types of fish you can find in Smith Mountain Lake …
Techniques For Catching Bass At Smith Mountain Lake
Bass fishing on Smith Mountain Lake is a popular sport enjoyed by many anglers from around the Country. The challenge of finding and catching this elusive fish is what makes it so exciting. Bass are known for their aggressive strikes …
The Game Fish of Smith Mountain Lake
Anglers interested in fishing Smith Mountain Lake, read on to find out what game fish you’ll encounter during your time on the water. Smith Mountain Lake (SML) is one of the foremost fishing destinations in Southwest Virginia. The fact that …
Bass Blast Week at Smith Mountain Lake
Beginning Friday, April 13th, ESPNs, Carhartt East Super Regional, the official Collegiate B.A.S.S. fishing tournament comes to Smith Mountain Lake’s Bridgewater Plaza. Scheduled to bring in over 150 college teams from Louisiana to Maryland to compete, this tournament top prize …
2012 College Bass Tournament at SML
You can hardly live at Smith Mountain Lake without realizing its claim to fame in the fishing arena….especially bass fishing. Coming up in April is an event you won’t want to miss if you follow fins. For the second year …
Fishing In the Fall
I get a little sick of hearing folks at Smith Mountain Lake (and all over for that matter) talk about how time flies. But the worst part of it is that I do it myself! Oh well, perhaps it is …
Smith Mountain Lake Fish
Everyone knows that Smith Mountain Lake is famous for its bass fishing. Many people even know that the striped bass and large and small-mouth bass (black bass) are among the most popular species of fish in the lake. What you …
2009 Fishers of Men Tournament Trail
On October 16th and 17th at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, over 160 Tournament Teams are scheduled to compete in the Fishers of Men National Tournament. Like myself, you are probably asking what a Fishers of Men Tournament Trail is …
Fishing Contest For Kids
If your kids enjoy going out on Smith Mountain Lake and doing a little fishing, then you won’t want to miss out on this free fishing contest at the Waid Recreation Area in Franklin County. All great fisherfolk got their …
Pointers From the Bass Professor
Our readers in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia will appreciate this entry, especially those of you who love to go bass fishing. Our family receives the Field and Stream Magazine and in the May issue, there was a great interview by Colin Kearns …