Anglers may legally keep two stripers each, Fish caught June 1 – October 31 have no length limits. Fish caught November 1 – May 31 have a protective slot limit 30 inch – 40 inch must be released. We also encourage our clients to catch, photograph and release our stripers to help protect this wonderful fishery that we all have to enjoy. Smith Mountain Lake is a fairly clear body of water, therefore I prefer to use a fluorocarbon leader when planer board fishing. I like 20-30lb Yo-Zuri Disappearing Pink. It’s an awesome soft, strong, invisible line that comes in relatively small 30yd spools, so you’ve always got fresh leader material.

The Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Tournament hosted at Gills Creek Marina.

PRIZES
1st Category – LARGEMOUTH BASS
(Must weigh 3.50 pounds or over)
1st Prize – $800 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash

2nd Category – MUSKELLUNGE
(Must weigh Minimum 15 pounds and Minimum 30” length)
1st Prize – $800.00 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash

3rd Category – CRAPPIE
(Must weigh 1.50 pounds or over)
1st Prize – $800.00 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash

4th Category – SMALLMOUTH BASS
(Must weigh 3.00 pounds or over)
1st Prize – $800.00 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash

5th Category – CATFISH
(Must weigh 4.00 pounds or over)
1st Prize – $800.00 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash

Smith Mountain Lake Striper Club

6th Category – STRIPERS
Out the Slot Limit (Slot Between 30” – 40”) Heaviest Weight – Minimum 24” length
1st Prize – $800.00 Cash
2nd Prize – $600.00 Cash
3rd Prize – $400.00 Cash
4th Prize – $200.00 Cash