Smith Mountain Lake
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Rating - Good
Sunday, Mar 09 2025
Look in 6 to 60 feet of water. You will want to use square bill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, jerk baits, and also look for shad. Look in the deeper waters for the stripers.Best baits- Big swim baits, large jerk baits, A-rig or Umbrella Rig
Sunday, Mar 09 2025
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Large Lake with Multiple Boat Ramps on both the Roanoke River side and Blackwater River side of the lake.Click here to unsubcribe from your fishing reports.
Smith Mountain Lake
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Good
Look in 6 to 60 feet of water. You will want to use square bill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, jerk baits, and also look for shad. Look in the deeper waters for the stripers.Best baits- Big swim baits, large jerk baits, A-rig or Umbrella Rig
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