With 500 miles of shore line and 22,000 acres of crisp blue water flowing into countless tributaries and coves, Smith Mountain Lake is the perfect destination for the casual or professional angler. In this fishing paradise, locals wouldn’t even blink an eye at a 20+ pound Striper.
While SML is known for its excellent Striper fishing, our waters maintain truly incredible populations of Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, and Bluegill. Other game fish of note include Channel Cat (found in the lake’s deeper points), Walleye, Muskie, White Bass, Rock Bass, and Red Breasted Sunfish.
Interested in adding a day of guided angling to your SML vacation? See below for a list of licensed, professional captains who specialize in chartered fishing excursions right here at Smith Mountain Lake.
Terry’s Guide Service
540-309-3087
www.smithmountainlakeguide.com
Outcast Adventures Striper Guide Service
540-354-7869
OutcastAdventures.com
Rockfish Adventures
866-943-1125
www.rockfishadventures.com
Virginia Outdoorsman
540-721-4867
www.virginiaoutdoorsman.com
Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’
540-297-5611
www.spikesprimetimefishin.com
Point Runners
540-836-0145
www.pointrunners.com
The Shad Taxi
540-797-2528
www.theshadtaxi.com