
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…

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…

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…

It is nearly time for one of Smith Mountain Lake’s famous and fabulously fun traditions: the Blue Ridge Brawl Bass Fishing Tournament. You don’t want to miss this one. The Super Bowl of Pro…

July 15th will be the second Smith Mountain Lake Striper Club “Ladies Day Out”. What is that you ask? Well, we all know that fishing is not just for guys right? The SML Striper…

Smith Mountain Lake is the place for all you fishing fanatics this summer, and the SML Striper Club is the group that keeps the fun happening. They will be holding a Spring Fling Member/Guest…

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…

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 about some of the differences between the two. The…

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 from going out on the…

Thanks to Denise Membreno of The Roanoke Times Online for the following article of interest to all the fisherfolk at Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding areas: R&R will be the last thing on the…
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