The Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Tournament hosted at Gills Creek Marina.
October 1–May 31: No striped bass or hybrid striped bass less than 20 inches: June 1–September 30: No length limit: Smith Mountain Lake and its tributaries, including the Roanoke River upstream to Niagara Dam: 2 per day in the aggregate (combined) November 1–May 31: No striped bass 30 to 40 inches: June 1–October 31: No length limit. Smith Mountain Lake is Virginia's most visited - and second largest - lake. This FAQ answers frequently asked questions. Q: Is it safe to swim in Smith Mountain Lake? A: SML is safe to swim in, except near geese, ducks, water fowl, and farm animals - and sometimes following heavy rainfalls that create runoff from farm land or disturb sediment on the lake bottom.
2015 Smith Mountain Lake Visitor Guide to Fishing Guides, Real Estate, Smith Mountain Lake Wedding photographers, Jet Ski and Boat Rentals to Houseboat Rentals, Motels, Festivals, Personal Watercrafts, Smith Mountain Lake Striper Fishing Guides, Restaurants, Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate and Vacation Rental Homes, Wakeboard Shops, Smith Mountain Lake Stock Photography for Sale, Resorts. One of the primary differences between Smith Mountain Lake and other states are the stocking rates with exception of Lake Murray in South Carolina. Lake Murray has similar stocking rates but no size limits and a 10 fish per day creel limit. DGIF just hosted the AFS Striped Bass Committee meeting at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
PRIZES
1st Category – LARGEMOUTH BASS
(Must weigh 3.50 pounds or over)
1st Prize – $800 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash
2nd Category – MUSKELLUNGE
(Must weigh Minimum 15 pounds and Minimum 30” length)
1st Prize – $800.00 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash
3rd Category – CRAPPIE
(Must weigh 1.50 pounds or over)
1st Prize – $800.00 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash
4th Category – SMALLMOUTH BASS
(Must weigh 3.00 pounds or over)
1st Prize – $800.00 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash
5th Category – CATFISH
(Must weigh 4.00 pounds or over)
1st Prize – $800.00 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash
Smith Mountain Lake Striper Slot Limit
6th Category – STRIPERS
Out the Slot Limit (Slot Between 30” – 40”) Heaviest Weight – Minimum 24” length
1st Prize – $800.00 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash