Smith Mountain Lake
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Season
Smith Mountain Lake OverviewBased on Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass
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- Finesse Jigs1
- Hard Jerkbaits1
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')1
- Wacky Rigs1
Largemouth Bass4 Reports
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Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass
90 Reports on Smith Mountain Lake
4 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Fall
Mountain Basser
Bronze Ambassador
9/18/23
78° (Water)
Season
Fall
Species
Largemouth Bass
Technique
Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Keith recommended this gear for Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Silver Ambassador
10/15/22
65° (Water)
Season
Fall
Species
Largemouth Bass
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Finesse Jigs in Fall (Docks)
Skipping docks off main creek channel slowly dragging the bait back to the boat letting the jig soak underneath the dock had 20lbs in are best 5fish
Timothy recommended this gear for Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Silver Ambassador
Season
Fall
Species
Largemouth Bass
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Wacky Rigs in Fall (Docks)
It was a slow day but managed to catch three in bettys creek under docks in the middle of the pocket
Calvin recommended this gear for Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Top Fishing Techniques reported for Fall Largemouth Bass on Smith Mountain Lake
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Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Fall (Rip Rap)