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Smith Mountain Lake


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Rating - Good   

Tuesday, Sep 03 2024
Look in 6 to 60 feet of water. You will want to use drop shots, shaky heads, neko and swim baits. Stripers are in the main lake points above the tree tops and moving back into the pockets soon.

Tuesday, Sep 03 2024



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Large Lake with Multiple Boat Ramps on both the Roanoke River side and Blackwater River side of the lake.

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Smith Mountain Lake

RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!


Rating - Good

Look in 6 to 60 feet of water. You will want to use drop shots, shaky heads, neko and swim baits. Stripers are in the main lake points above the tree tops and moving back into the pockets soon.


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