Smith Mountain Lake
Virginia · Franklin
- 19,676 acres mapped (USGS NHD)
- 712 km shoreline
- County: Franklin
- Shoreline outline: USGS NHD
- Virginia freshwater fishing (DWR)
The pin marks the middle of the water, for directions. The shoreline on the map comes from USGS NHD.
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Overview
Smith Mountain Lake is a 20,600-acre reservoir in Virginia with a well known landlocked striped bass fishery.
Fishing
In summer, stripers concentrate in the lower main lake. Live shad, trolling and casting all produce.
Regulations
Striped bass limits change by season. Check Virginia DWR creel and length limits before you fish.
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
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