Until this week when Major League Fishing held its B&W Heavy Hitters All-Star Tournament at Smith Mountain Lake, it had been more than a decade since SML hosted a major bass circuit fishing tournament ...

Ever wonder what it is like to come face to face with your heroes? Local fans of professional bass fishing got to find out ...

MONETA, Va. (WDBJ) - Businesses on Smith Mountain Lake are getting ready for the busy summer season. Some home and boat rental companies say reservations started coming in lot earlier than usual ...

Sgt. Kenneth Williams is expecting a busy Memorial Day weekend on the water at Smith Mountain Lake. He encourages boat operators to be safe and sober while enjoying the lake.

WESTLAKE CORNER, Va. (WFXR) — Smith Mountain Lake is getting some big-time national fishing exposure this week. Major League Fishing (MLF), one of the top professional bass fishing circuits in ...

TLAC was given permission by Appalachian Power Co., which administers the lake, and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to stock 6,000 sterile grass carp in Smith Mountain Lake in 2013.

Smith Mountain Lake State Park is in the running for USA Today's 10Best Lakeside Beaches for 2025. "Many lakes are home to beautiful beaches with a tranquil charm all of their own," noted USA Today on ...

Each week this Black History Month, we highlight the rich scholarship and programs produced at CAA that celebrate, recognize, and interrogate Black ar ...

Overall, there were 130 bass weighing 370 pounds even caught by the 15 pros on Sunday, which included three 5-pounders and six 4-pounders caught from Smith Mountain Lake. Hosted by Visit Franklin ...