(540) 297-6066
1235 State Park RoadHuddleston, VA 24104
Latitude: 37.079625
Longitude: -79.610993
A valid Virginia fishing license is required. Smith Mountain Lake offers fishing with a handicap accessible fishing pier and a public boat launching ramp with year-round restroom facilities. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries stocks the lake yearly with muskie and striped bass.
Boat Launch
The park’s boat launch is located near the fishing pier and tournament headquarters. There is another small dock nearby for car top launching. Boat launching fee required for day-use public; overnight guests launch for free.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (540) 297-6066
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 05.6433 -79° 36.0466
Lake Fishing
The large lake is a popular fishing spot with fish such as the largemouth bass, sunfish, striped bass, white bass, catfish, and crappie. Many fishing tournaments are held within the park, some of which are shown on major television networks. The tournament headquarters building is close to the boat ramp as well as the parks fishing pier. Those wishing to fish must have a valid Virginia freshwater fishing license.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (540) 297-6066
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 05.6433 -79° 36.0466
Fishing Pier
A valid Virginia fishing license is required. Smith Mountain Lake offers fishing with a handicapped accessible fishing pier and a public boat launching ramp with year-round restroom facilities. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries stocks the lake yearly with muskie and striped bass.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (540) 297-6066
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 05.5750 -79° 36.1650