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Fishing at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

(540) 297-6066

1235 State Park Road
Huddleston, VA 24104

Latitude: 37.079625

Longitude: -79.610993

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A valid Virginia fishing license is required. Smith Mountain Lake offers fishing with a handicap accessible fishing pier and a public boat launching ramp with year-round restroom facilities. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries stocks the lake yearly with muskie and striped bass.

Fishing Amenities At Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Boat Launch

The park's boat launch is located near the fishing pier and tournament headquarters. There is another small dock nearby for car top launching. Boat launching fee required for day-use public; overnight guests launch for free.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (540) 297-6066
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 05.6433 -79° 36.0466

Lake Fishing

The large lake is a popular fishing spot with fish such as the largemouth bass, sunfish, striped bass, white bass, catfish, and crappie. Many fishing tournaments are held within the park, some of which are shown on major television networks. The tournament headquarters building is close to the boat ramp as well as the parks fishing pier. Those wishing to fish must have a valid Virginia freshwater fishing license.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (540) 297-6066
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 05.6433 -79° 36.0466

Fishing Pier

A valid Virginia fishing license is required. Smith Mountain Lake offers fishing with a handicapped accessible fishing pier and a public boat launching ramp with year-round restroom facilities. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries stocks the lake yearly with muskie and striped bass.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (540) 297-6066
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 05.5750 -79° 36.1650

Other Activities At Smith Mountain Lake State Park: Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Educational Activities, Gifts and Shopping, Hunting, Picnicking, Swimming, Wildlife Activities and Canoeing And Kayaking

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Fishing at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

(540) 297-6066

1235 State Park RoadHuddleston, VA 24104

Latitude: 37.079625

Longitude: -79.610993

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1235 State Park Road
Huddleston, VA 24104