MONETA, Va. (WFXR) — There will be approximately 325,000 striped bass stocked into Smith Mountain Lake this year. That number is closer to traditional stocking averages and is a sign the striper ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – “The race is on!” Get ready put your athleticism to the test May 3, during the 27th Anniversary of the Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon. The first event kicks off at 9 a ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – The 4th annual Smith Mountain Lake Gives is underway. It’s a fully online giving day to support nonprofits in Franklin, Bedford, and surrounding areas. With over 30 ...

Smith Mountain Lake Gives is an annual online giving day that supports nonprofits serving Bedford and Franklin counties.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Smith Mountain Lake State Park has been named the second-best lake beach in the country! The 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards have named Smith Mountain ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — The Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) is launching its 39th consecutive year of water quality monitoring at Smith Mountain Lake, in collaboration with Ferrum ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center recently released a bald eagle at Smith Mountain Lake! It was injured after a fight with other eagles, but that scuffle was only half ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Matthew Morando will row approximately 40 miles on Smith Mountain Lake to raise funds for the National Center for Healthy Veterans September 10th at sunrise. The National Center ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – After harmful algal blooms (HAB) affected Smith Mountain Lake (SML) in 2023, the SML Association (SMLA) worked with a local company to conduct a study on how to ...

Lake Tahoe is world-renowned for its stunning views, four distinct seasons of incredible outdoor activities, and crystal-clear sapphire waters. Despite being 2,500 miles away, central Virginia boasts ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – Crews spent part of Saturday afternoon extinguishing a fire on a boat just off of a marina on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. According to the Franklin County ...

MONETA, Va. (WDBJ) - Drawing in visitors from all over our hometowns, Smith Mountain Lake is the place to be during the summer months. It’s also the time when Marine Volunteer Fire and Rescue watches ...