Damn Good Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in Smith Mountain Lake are:

• SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 trip in Smith Mountain Lake: Smith Mountain Lake Striped Bass guided by Tommy.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Smith Mountain Lake.

The most commonly sought after species in Smith Mountain Lake is striped bass.

The most common fishing techniques in Smith Mountain Lake are light tackle fishing and live bait fishing.

Prices in Smith Mountain Lake can range anywhere from about $473 to $678, but the average price for a half day trip in Smith Mountain Lake is $500. The average price for a full day trip in Smith Mountain Lake is $650.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Smith Mountain Lake is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Smith Mountain Lake, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Smith Mountain Lake. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Smith Mountain Lake.