Posted 3/23/2022 by admin

Smith Mountain Lake Striper Slot Limit

Smith Mountain Lake striped bass data collected from angler diaries in 2018. Each bar represents the number of stripers caught for each size group. Studies have consistently shown that catch and release of striped bass in the summer months results in high mortality. Most of these striped bass die up to 1-2 days after release. 2007 Biologists report for Smith Mountain Lake. Here's an external link for a local forum for Smith Mountain Lake SMLstripers and other Virginia impoundments. Back to Virgina striped bass fishing. Smith Mountain Lake is a 20,600-acre impoundment. Smith Mountain Lake is Virginia's most visited - and second largest - lake. This FAQ answers frequently asked questions. Q: Is it safe to swim in Smith Mountain Lake? A: SML is safe to swim in, except near geese, ducks, water fowl, and farm animals - and sometimes following heavy rainfalls that create runoff from farm land or disturb sediment on the lake bottom. Ultimately, 'we're shooting for 30 percent of the adult population above 30 inches, and it's climbing back up because of the slot limit.' 'We should work together for the common good of this treasure, Smith Mountain Lake, and its fishery,' said Striper Club president, Angie Behan.

Smith Mountain Lake Striper Record

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

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

November 7

Smith Mountain Lake Striper Slot Limited Edition

2019/2020 Striper Mafia Tournament Series on Smith Mountain Lake, VA
The Striper Mafia is hosting our fifth season of a “CPR” (Catch-Photo-Release) tournament series on Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Events will be held in November, December, March & April during which the “slot” is in place to protect our larger fish, and be conducted in a “Catch-Photo-Release” style. The format will feature a Captain’s meeting on the evening before at a location to be defined to review the rules and hand out approved measuring devices & photo token cards and “lines in water” will follow at safe-light as designated for each tournament, with the “check-in” at a time to be determined later that day. Tournament fees are to be paid at the Captain’s Meeting (in cash). Pre-registration is encouraged due to the limited number of slots, but we ask that you have full intention of fishing the event before registering.