July bring on the heat baby!!!!! We have had one strange spring but we are finally getting some super hot days (heat index over 100) and that is putting the fish back on trac Smith Mountain Lake July Fishing Report - Big schools bluegill eaters and night time brush pile fishing Latest Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Reports View more Top Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Spots The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Smith Mountain Lake are the following: Whether you are a seasoned angler or a beginner, you are sure to enjoy the beautiful scenery and abundance of fish at this popular Virginia lake. Overall, Smith Mountain Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for anglers of all levels.

The lake also has numerous fishing tournaments throughout the year, which attracts some of the best professional anglers in the country. There are several marinas and boat rental services at Smith Mountain Lake that offer fishing boats, equipment, and guides. Channel Catfish and Flathead Catfish are also popular targets for anglers. There are also Crappie, Bluegill, and many other species of Sunfish. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Striped Bass. Smith Mountain Lake is a popular fishing destination in Virginia, known for its diverse fish population and beautiful scenery. At full pond, the lake's water level reaches an elevation of 795 feet above sea level. Smith Mountain Lake has a vast expanse of over 40 miles, 220 feet deep at the dam, and encompassed by 500 miles of shoreline. The lake was created in the 1960s by the construction of the Smith Mountain Dam on the Roanoke River, and it is the largest lake in Virginia, covering over 20,600 acres. Smith Mountain Lake is a man-made lake located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, USA. The long awaited return of our mobile app is back on Apple App Store and Google Play Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Check out our new Android or iOS app for Fishing Status.

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