Fishing Excursions
The Lake covers 22,000 acres with 500 miles of shoreline and is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It reigns as Virginia’s top freshwater Striped Bass fishery, and holds a lake record of 49.4 lbs. for the Striped Bass. So join one of the fishing excursions for an exciting day on Smith Mountain Lake. Smith Mountain Lake stocks striped bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass - and is home to crappie, catfish, and muskellunge. Elusive walleyes breed naturally in small numbers. .
Bassmaster rates SML among the USA's 25 "best bass lakes." ESPN has sponsored and nationally broadcast the Blue Ridge Brawl Pro Tournament (a Bassmaster Elite Series Event) at Smith Mountain Lake - and has awarded more than $1 million in prizes here.
The Lake is beautiful during ALL seasons and the fishing is great year round.
My son and his friends had a GREAT day with Dakota!
Three of many keepers that day!
Fat Shad Fishing Charters- Our Pick!
If you’re looking for an experienced fishing guide service to accommodate you while visiting Smith Mountain Lake, look no further! Captain Dakota Wright has over 15 years of experience fishing for striped bass and other species on Smith Mountain Lake and will guarantee a good time for you and your friends and family on the water. We offer half day and full day trips accommodating up to 6 clients with multi-boat trips available.
Smith Mountain Lake holds a thriving striper population of trophy sized fish that is one of the most sought after gamefish in the state of Virginia. Striper fishing can be fast paced or more relaxed depending on your desire. We use light line & tackle to catch these ferocious fish which makes for an unforgettable experience! Give us a call and book your trip today! You will not be disappointed! Call -434-941-7503
Captain Kenny
Kenny has a great passion for striper fishing. Kenny caught his first striper at the age of 13. Since then he has consistently strived to improve his fishing techniques and with the asking, he will share these techniques with you to better your chances at that "Trophy Striper" you are hoping to catch.
While out striper fishing with Kenny, he will assist you in fishing but you will bring the fish to the boat yourself and get the full thrill of each catch. You'll fish from a roomy and comfortable 2310 Polar Bay boat with no more than 6 fishermen aboard..
Kenny guides charters on Smith Mountain Lake year round.
Call (540) 493-9541 for information and rates
Cats N' Stripers
Cats N' Stripers Charters are here to give you the experience and education to fish for striped bass according to how there are running with the various seasons and best methods for preserving the fishery. We can be trolling for fish while casting into busting schools either way you will have a good time enjoying time on the lake with the beautiful scenery and various wildlife on Smith Mountain Lake.
Travis Patsell grew up on the shorelines of Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. Travis developed his love for fishing at an early age when his Papaw gave him his first fishing pole on his 1st birthday. Since then Captain Travis has had the love and passion for fishing Striped Bass and Catfish on SML while gaining years of knowledge and experience that has made him one of the respected Fishing Guides on SML.