Fishing At

Smith Mountain Lake

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(15)

320 Catches

Smith Mountain Lake is located in Franklin County, Virginia. Download FishAngler to find the best places to fish at Smith Mountain Lake. Get local fishing reports with detailed catch information, weather conditions, top baits and more.

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37.117602, -79.671096

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Recent Catches At Smith Mountain Lake

Alan Gephart

4 weeks ago

•

Bedford County, Virginia

Species Striped bass

Weight 15 lb 8 oz

Gear 1

8 likes

Alan Gephart

4 weeks ago

•

Bedford County, Virginia

Species Smallmouth bass

5 likes

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Jackson Fawber

7 weeks ago

•

Franklin County, Virginia

Tiniest fishy ever

Species Bluegill

Weight 5 oz

Gear 1

5 likes

Tim Winston

2026-07-17

•

Bedford County, Virginia

Species Largemouth black bass

Weight 3 lb 8 oz

7 likes

James Reynolds

2026-05-23

•

Franklin County, Virginia

Species Pumpkinseed

3 likes

James Reynolds

2026-05-23

•

Franklin County, Virginia

Species Largemouth black bass

2 likes • 1 comment

James Reynolds

2026-05-23

•

Franklin County, Virginia

Species Smallmouth bass

7 likes

Mike Fetz

2025-12-27

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Franklin County, Virginia

Species Largemouth black bass

Weight 6 lb 8 oz

19 likes • 2 comments

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Most Caught Fish Species At Smith Mountain Lake

Largemouth black bass

Smallmouth bass

Channel catfish

Flathead catfish

Redbreast sunfish

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