Smith Mountain Lake is one of the best Striper fishing lakes in the USA, and it is right here in Franklin County! (This photo is my Dad and his first big Striper here at Smith Mountain Lake - he recently got a 1000lb Moose and giant Caribou in Newfoundland, but that is another story for another time.)
Our weather has not been ideal for the big fishies, but as soon as we start getting some cold snaps these fish get hungry!
22,000 acres of water with countless tributaries and coves make Smith Mountain Lake a picture perfect and angler perfect destination. Locals don’t blink an eye at a 20-pound striper in this paradise for fishing.
Stripers helped make the lake famous for its fishing but our waters also host excellent populations of largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappies and bluegills. Other gamefish of note dwell in the lake as well, and all have their followers. Channel catfish are found in the deeper points of the lake and there is a dedicated group of walleye hunters. Muskies, white bass, rock bass and redbreast sunfish round out the gamefish contingent.
There are a few expert guide services at the lake. Make sure you visit their photo galleries to see what I am talkin' about. Here is something about the upcoming fishing at the lake from The Shad Taxi:
October- Stripers turn on their ferocious appetite and begin busting in the morning and evening. During October we'll be chasin' bustin' stripers and pullin' big baits on planers. Possibly the most exciting time of the year to fish Smith Mountain Lake.
November- Stripers begin to blitz the shallows and more surface action occurs. Great time for casting to busting fish. The bigger stripers are feeding more and are caught mostly on live bait. November 2006 was our 2nd best month for size.
December- Stripers feeding in the shallows early and late in the day. Late morning we pull live bait on planers and downline on big stripers. We also start jigging up good numbers on light tackle with spoons and jigs. December 2006 was possibly the best month for numbers that I've ever had. http://www.theshadtaxi.com/index.html 540-797-2528 Capt Todd
1A Sport Fishing Expedition w/PointRunner
Captain Travis Fitzgerald
Phone Number: 540.836.0145
A Fishing Experience with Spike's Prime Time Fishin',Inc
Spike & Kathy Franceshini
Phone Number: 540.297.5611
Angling Adventures w/Virginia Outdoorsman
Captain Mike Snead
Phone Number: 540.721.4867
A Striper Adventure with The Shad Taxi
Captain Todd
Phone Number: 540.797.2528
Captain Bert's Fishin Charters & Waterfront Lodging Pam or Daniel Berthiaume Phone Number: 540.721.5788
Captain Fred Price To Fish on Striper Guide Charters Price, Capt. Fred Phone Number: 540.721.4442
Dale Wilson's Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service
Phone Number: 540.297.5650
Kenny's Striper Guide Service
Capt. Kenny Short
Phone Number: 540.721.4736
Pullin Drag Striper Guide Services
Captain Wendell Dudley
Phone Number: 540.721.1159
Rockfish Adventures Fitzgerald, Erik Phone Number: 866.943.1125
Rodbender Striper Guide Service Capt. Steve Fitzgerald Phone Number: 540.297.1982 or 800.820.2575
Stone Mountain Guide Service Goyne, John Phone Number: 540.297.6898
Smith Mountain Striper Club Inc.
Angie Behan , Treasurer 540.793.2420
P.O. Box 785, Hardy, VA 24101
Life is too short for bad coffee... Shellie
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