reservoir in Virginia, USA
Virginia's premier striped bass reservoir - 20,000 acres of clear water rimmed by the Blue Ridge. Located in the Roanoke River south of Bedford in the Blue Ridge foothills.
Smith Mountain Lake is a reservoir in Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Smith Mountain Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Crappie, and White Perch. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Smith Mountain Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Smith Mountain Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Smith Mountain Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Smith Mountain Lake:
Anglers at Smith Mountain Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Crappie, and White Perch. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Smith Mountain Lake before you cast a line.
Smith Mountain Lake is a reservoir in Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.