Welcome to the Smith Mountain Striper Club Website!
You have found the best place to learn more about catching those big beautiful SML stripers! Club members enjoy resources including a private, members-only chat for exchanging striper fishing tips and tricks, plus a monthly newsletter and monthly in-person meetings. See more details on SML Fishing Resources info under the Resources tab.
Besides getting useful information about SML Striper fishing, club members also work closely with VA DWR to maintain and improve this awesome fishery.
Club members learn a lot, make new fishing friends, and catch more stripers! We invite YOU to join us and help promote and preserve this outstanding fresh water Striped Bass fishery. To join, just complete and return the form located on the Welcome / Membership tab.
Thanks for your interest, we look forward to meeting and fishing with you soon!
Besides getting useful information about SML Striper fishing, club members also work closely with VA DWR to maintain and improve this awesome fishery.
Club members learn a lot, make new fishing friends, and catch more stripers! We invite YOU to join us and help promote and preserve this outstanding fresh water Striped Bass fishery. To join, just complete and return the form located on the Welcome / Membership tab.
Thanks for your interest, we look forward to meeting and fishing with you soon!
A Bit More About Us...
The “Striper Club” is a non-profit organization committed to the preservation and enjoyment of the land-locked Striped Bass population in Smith Mountain Lake. The major elements fundamental to the Club's purposes are Education, Conservation, Community and Social.
Club Meetings
General membership meetings are held at 7:00 pm, the 1st Friday of every month at the Smith Mountain Lake Library Community Room on RT 122, Moneta. For speakers and other details, check the Meetings page. Stop in and say hello, we look forward to meeting you!
- We actively strive to promote, protect and preserve Striped Bass in SML.
- We inform our members and the general public about all aspects of the Striped Bass fishery.
- We work closely with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
https://dwr.virginia.gov on programs to improve the fishery for everyone at SML. - We conduct activities, programs, and social events to promote unity and fellowship of the Club.
- We give back to the local area by hosting Reel Connections for Kids and participating in other community events.
Club Meetings
General membership meetings are held at 7:00 pm, the 1st Friday of every month at the Smith Mountain Lake Library Community Room on RT 122, Moneta. For speakers and other details, check the Meetings page. Stop in and say hello, we look forward to meeting you!