Smith Mountain Lake Fishing near North Shore, Virginia

Smith Mountain Lake is a reservoir located just 7.4 miles from North Shore, in Bedford County, in the state of Virginia, United States, near Lake Haven, VA. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including bream/bluegill, muskie, flathead catfish, striped bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass here. Alternate names for this reservoir include Smith Mountain Reservoir.

Join us as we discuss the Virginia Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "A wild zebra walked across the top of the water. The silent bee flies adjacent to the evergreen...." Hyco Lake

  "First time I came here the old warden was callin me names. Hurt my feelings real bad. God do I love..." Mayo Reservoir

  "caught excellent 6 to 12 inch smallmouth on a strike king micro spin neon pink flavor... and lizard..." Doe Run