Smith Mountain Lake
Virginia — Virginia's premier bass and musky fishery
Surface Area
20,600 acres
Average Depth
55 ft
Known For
Virginia's premier bass and musky fishery
Species Confidence — Apr 2026
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Texas Rig.
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Drop Shot.
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Live Bait Fishing.
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Trolling.
Seasonal Calendar — Largemouth Bass
Monthly fishing confidence for Largemouth Bass at Smith Mountain Lake
Jan
69
Good
Feb
65
Good
Mar
68
Good
Apr
66
Good
May
70
Good
Jun
74
Good
Jul
68
Good
Aug
71
Good
Sep
73
Good
Oct
70
Good
Nov
73
Good
Dec
67
Good
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Weekly reports on what's biting at Smith Mountain Lake and nearby waters.