Angling at Smith Mountain Lake

With warmer weather approaching us here in Smith Mountain Lake, more anglers are ready to hit the water as more docks and boat ramps are finally shedding their icy coats. The weather next week should start hitting the 50’s - at least during the day. As the water slowly begins to warm, the stripers will finally begin to be more active and start showing the aggression anglers enjoyed in December.


Spring will bring many opportunities for the anglers of Smith Mountain Lake! Adding to the fun of fishing itself, there is currently a raffle being held of two Marshall Positions for the BassMaster Elite Blue Ridge Brawl on Smith Mountain Lake! The Blue Ridge Brawl is April 15-18, 2010. A Marshall rides with an Elite angler during the tournament. This is your chance to be part of one of the biggest fishing tournaments in Virginia! Not to mention seeing how a pro does it!

The deadline for purchasing raffle tickets is the first week of March, so get your tickets now! You can purchase raffle tickets at Virginia Outdoorsman Sporting Goods, Bedford County, Franklin County and Smith Mountain Lake Visitor Centers. You can find out more information about the raffle and the current fishing conditions on the Virginia Outdoorsman fishing report!

There is nothing like living on the lake and being able to fish off your own dock! If you haven’t had a chance to see what life can be like living on Smith Mountain Lake, it is time to find out! Come for a visit if you like it then move here! Where else can you house hunt from the deck of the replica side wheeler? Call Vicki Millehan and start hunting for your perfect waterfront home!

Water’s Edge Golf Course Receives Renovation Award

Golfing is a highlight of the Smith Mountain Lake area and something visitors and residents love to enjoy at the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake courses. Recent renovations at the course at The Water’s Edge Country Club brought an esteemed honor to Smith Mountain Lake. This year The Water’s Edge Country Club was honored as an award winning project when the main contractor, The Aspen Company, won the Golf Course Industry Builders Legacy Award for Renovation of the Year.

The extensive renovations helped to revive the course to its former glory as one of the top golf courses in the state. The new look at the Water’s Edge Country Club includes all the latest innovations and technologies to help bring a level of excitement and challenge to the course. The renovations did not take anything away from the course’s historic look or its character, but enhanced it to make it a better place for golfers.

Properties at Water’s Edge are available now from Smith Mountain Lake’s own Vicki Millehan.