Virginia · USA
Smith Mountain Lake
- Region
- Virginia, USA
- Regulation zone
- Virginia statewide regulations
Species in Smith Mountain Lake
Channel Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Largemouth Bass
Muskellunge
Smallmouth Bass
Striped Bass
White Catfish
White Perch
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Seasons & limits — Virginia statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass | Open year-round | 5 per day in the aggregate (combined); no statewide length limits | — |
| Striped Bass — landlocked, and landlocked Striped Bass x White Bass hybrids | Open year-round | 4 per day in the aggregate; no fish less than 20 inches | — |
| Muskellunge | Open year-round | 1 per day; no muskellunge less than 40 inches | — |
| Perch (yellow and white) | Open year-round | No statewide daily limit; no statewide length limit | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Only 2 of 5 largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 14 inches (Smith Mountain Lake and its tributaries below Niagara Dam)
- Striped bass and hybrids: 2 per day in the aggregate (combined); November 1–May 31: no striped bass 30 to 40 inches; June 1–October 31: no length limit
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Species: Virginia state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.