Smith Mountain Lake is rich in natural and artificial habitats for fish. From clay banks to rock-studded points, rip-rapped channels to dock pilings, the inviting environment enhances your fishing experience. Game fishing is popular year round and is experienced in many forms - from top-water casting to structure fishing to deep-water trolling. Always known for Black Bass - largemouth and smallmouth - the lake has a very diverse population which includes Striped Bass, Walleye, Crappie and Muskellunge. 

The 22,000 acres of lake area add to the challenge of even finding a fish! But don't dismay - professional, licensed guides are available for all levels of fishing experience. The following guides are U.S. Coast Guard-licensed members of the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce/Partnership:

A-1 Guide Service: 540/721/4644
Captain Earl's Fun Time Fishing: 540/721-6348
Dale Wilson's Smith Mt. Lake Guide Service: 540/297-5650
Jim's Guide Service: 540/297-6394
Mackey's Guide Service: 540/297-4005
My Time Guide Service: 540/721-5007 or 1-800/817-5007
Reel Time Guide Service: 1-888/202-3474
Rodbender Striper Guide Service: 540/249-5493
Spike's Prime Time Fishin' Inc.: 540/297-5611

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