Smith Mountain Lake (VA)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Smith Mountain Lake?

Smith Mountain Lake is a 20,600-acre lake in Virginia. The lake is considered a premier fishing and recreation lake in the region. The most targeted species of fish in the lake are largemouth and smallmouth bass. While the quality of fishing is high in Smith Mountain, the lake receives a large amount of fishing pressure. According to a recent survey, the largest numbers of largemouth bass were found upstream near the Roanoke River arm section of Smith Mountain. Crappie are only found in moderate abundance but the fish that do live in the lake are typically large in size.

Q: What is Smith Mountain Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Smith Mountain Lake is a 19676.51 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Smith Mountain Lake?

Smith Mountain Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Striped Bass, Catfish.

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Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

61 Reports on Smith Mountain Lake

31 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
2/19/23
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Points)
Bass were on the secondary points close to channel swings
Recommended gear for Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Hotbait
Berkley Stunna 112 Jerkbait Stunna Shad / 4 3/8"
Out of Stock
Alex Watts
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Baitfish
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Baitfish)
Fishing on windblown banks where bait can be marked on your graph. Fishing in anywhere from 2 ft of clear to stained water to 15 ft. Throwing on 10 lb line with a cranking rod of some sort that is... Read More
Alex recommended this gear for Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Hotbait
Megabass Ito Vision 110+1 Jerkbait Table Rock SP / 4 1/3"
$24.99
Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr. Jerkbait French Pearl OB / 3 7/8"
$19.99
Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr. Jerkbait Mat Shad / 3 7/8"
Out of Stock
Corey Smith
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
- Structure
  Rip Rap
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)
Smith Mountain is fishing pretty well. Today I was fishing the Spro little John and the little John MD ( medium diver).I would recommend any of the reds colors. I was able to consistently catch solid fish over the 4... Read More
Corey recommended this gear for Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Hotbait
SPRO Little John 50 Spring Craw / 2"
$13.19
SPRO Little John 50 Bluegrass Craw / 2"
$13.19
SPRO Little John 50 Delta Craw / 2"
$13.19

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Top ProductsReported on Smith Mountain Lake for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits Reported

HotbaitBest Seller

Strike King

Rage Craw Green Pumpkin / 4"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$5.99

Vision 110+1 Jr. Jerkbait Mat Shad / 3 7/8"

Hotbait

Megabass

Vision 110+1 Jr. Jerkbait Mat Shad / 3 7/8"

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$19.99

Booyah

Buzz Buzzbait 3/8 oz / Snow White Shad

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$5.29

KVD Perfect Plastics Rodent Falcon Lake Craw / 4"

Hotbait

Strike King

KVD Perfect Plastics Rodent Falcon Lake Craw / 4"

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$5.79

Lures G-Man Ballin' Out Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin

Hotbait

Buckeye

Lures G-Man Ballin' Out Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Finesse Jigs

$4.75

HotbaitOn Sale

Zoom

Trick Worm Green Pumpkin Green / 6 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$4.49~~$6.19~~

HotbaitOn Sale

Yamamoto

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Magic / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$5.62~~$7.49~~

Finesse Jig 2 Pack Peanut Butter & Jelly / 5/16 oz

Hotbait

Jewel Baits

Finesse Jig 2 Pack Peanut Butter & Jelly / 5/16 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Finesse Jigs

$5.79

Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait GP Pro Blue / 4 1/3"

Hotbait

Megabass

Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait GP Pro Blue / 4 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$24.99

Heddon

Zara Spook G-Finish Shad / 4 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Topwater (Walking)

$7.99

Hotbait

River2Sea

Whopper Plopper 90 Bone / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Topwater (Prop)

$12.99

Hotbait

SPRO

Little John 50 Spring Craw / 2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$13.19

Yumbrella Flash Mob Jr. Umbrella Rig 5 Wire 4 Willow Blade / 3/8 oz

Best Seller

Yum

Yumbrella Flash Mob Jr. Umbrella Rig 5 Wire 4 Willow Blade / 3/8 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$13.79

Fat Swing Impact 2.8" Sight Flash / 2.8"

Best Seller

Keitech

Fat Swing Impact 2.8" Sight Flash / 2.8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$6.49

HotbaitBest Seller

Yum

Dinger Worm 5" Green Pumpkin / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$3.29

PowerBait Chigger Craw 4" / Green Pumpkin

On Sale

Berkley

PowerBait Chigger Craw 4" / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$4.99~~$5.99~~

Hotbait

Strike King

KVD Sexy Dawg Topwater Bone / 4 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Topwater (Walking)

$8.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Missile Baits

D Bomb Super Bug / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$4.69

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Smallmouth Magic / 3.8"

HotbaitBest Seller

Keitech

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Smallmouth Magic / 3.8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$6.49

Hotbait

Strike King

Rage Cut-R-Worm 6" / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$5.99

Stunna 112 Jerkbait Stunna Shad / 4 3/8"

Hotbait

Berkley

Stunna 112 Jerkbait Stunna Shad / 4 3/8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$14.99

Ito Vision 110+1 Jerkbait Table Rock SP / 4 1/3"

Hotbait

Megabass

Ito Vision 110+1 Jerkbait Table Rock SP / 4 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$24.99

Magdraft Freestyle Swimbait Albino Pearl Shad / 6"

HotbaitBest Seller

Megabass

Magdraft Freestyle Swimbait Albino Pearl Shad / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$14.99

6th Sense

Crush Flat 75X Crankbait Wild Shad / 2 2/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$9.99

On Sale

Berkley

Frittside 5 Spring Craw / 2 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$6.49~~$10.99~~

Hog Farmer Bait Company

Hog Farmer Harvester Umbrella Rig 7 Hook Harvester / 1 1/4 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$36.99

War Eagle

Screamin Eagle Tandem Spinnerbait 3/4 oz / White/Chartreuse

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$7.79

Hotbait

Z-Man

LizardZ Green Pumpkin / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$3.99

Strike King

KVD Sexy Dawg Jr Topwater Bone / 3 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Topwater (Walking)

$8.99

War Eagle

Buzzbaits 1/2 oz / Blue Herring Shad

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Topwater (Walking)

$5.79

S-Waver 168S Glidebait Abalone Shad / 6 1/4"

Hotbait

River2Sea

S-Waver 168S Glidebait Abalone Shad / 6 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Body Swimbaits

$18.99

Bitsy Bug Mini Jig 1/4 oz / Green Pumpkin

Hotbait

Strike King

Bitsy Bug Mini Jig 1/4 oz / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Finesse Jigs

$2.19

Zoom

Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw Green Pumpkin Magic / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Finesse Jigs

$5.49

Hotbait

Reaction Innovations

Sweet Beaver Donkey Punch / 4 1/5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$5.49

Reaction Innovations

Smallie Beaver Watermelon Red / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$5.49

Strike King

Denny Brauer Structure Jig 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$4.99

Strike King

Rage Swimmer 2 3/4" / KVD Magic

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$5.99

Zoom

Magnum UV Speed Worm Green Pumpkin / 7"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$6.29

Hotbait

Missile Baits

Ned Bomb Pinkalicious / 3 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$4.69

Other Top Reported Products

Shimano

Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Right / 7.4:1

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$209.99

Best Seller

Woo! Tungsten

Stopper Pegs Black

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$2.99

Best Seller

Shimano

Vanford Spinning Reel 2500 / 6.0:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$239.99

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Finesse Jigs

$28.99

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 8.1:1

Best Seller

Daiwa

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 8.1:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$209.99

Sunline

Assassin FC 12lb / 225 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$19.99

Best Seller

VMC

Wide Gap Hook 4/0 / Black Nickel

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$2.99

Best Seller

VMC

Wacky Hook #1 / 6 Pack

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$2.49

Seaguar

Tatsu Fluorocarbon 20lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$61.99

Best Seller

Woo! Tungsten

Painted Flipping Weight 1/2 oz / Black

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$7.89

St. Croix

Victory Spinning Rods 7'1" / Medium / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$200.00

Sunline

Super FC Sniper 18lb / 165 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Body Swimbaits

$22.99

Best Seller

VMC

Tokyo Rig 4/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$3.79

Picasso Lures

Pro Metal Worm Weight 1/4 oz / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$4.29

VMC

Drop Dead Weighted Hook 3/0 / Black Nickel

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$4.29

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Smith Mountain Lake

Choose a top technique based upon Smith Mountain Lake Reports filed by local anglers.

Hard Jerkbaits 16%

Finesse Jigs 13%

Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) 13%

Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) 13%

Hard Topwater (Walking) 10%

Drop Shot 6%

Texas Rigs (Worming) 6%

Hard Body Swimbaits 3%

Hard Topwater (Popping) 3%

Hard Topwater (Prop) 3%

Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') 3%

Neko Rigs 3%

Structure Jigs 3%

Wacky Rigs 3%

Smith Mountain Lake (VA)Fishing Reports

Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Points)

Recommended gear for Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Baitfish)

Alex recommended this gear for Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)

Corey recommended this gear for Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Top ProductsReported on Smith Mountain Lake for Spring Largemouth Bass

Top Baits Reported

Other Top Reported Products

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Smith Mountain Lake

Learn More about Smith Mountain Lake

What do you need to know about Smith Mountain Lake?

What is Smith Mountain Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

What fish are in Smith Mountain Lake?