Smith Mountain Laker Summer Fun Guide

2011 sml guide

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Story by Lindsey Wagnon Photography by Rick Ries and Ted Pratt

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Whether

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weekend angler or aspire to the professional tour,

Smith Mountain Lake’s easy access, variety of fish species and distinctive underwater habitat make it an ideal fishing destination.

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urking in the underwater world of Smith Mountain Lake is one of its biggest draws. Within this dynamic, 20,600-acre reservoir is an abundance of popular game fish.

Black bass, striped bass, catfish, white perch, crappie, sunfish and carp teem deep below the lake’s surface, attracting fishermen of all skill levels, yearround.

Mike Snead, owner of local Angling Adventures fishing guide service and Virginia Outdoorsman tackle shop, said the range of species in Smith Mountain Lake sets it apart from other nearby fisheries.

“The lake has a wide variety of species, which means it accommodates a huge variety of fishing styles,” said Snead. “Also, it doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment or electronics to catch bass here.

If people have access to a boat, they can troll on this lake and catch bass all year long.”

Dan Wilson, Fisheries Biologist with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF), agreed.

“Smith Mountain Lake has good fish populations, including an outstanding black bass population,” he said. “And the striped bass fishery is very popular.

There aren’t many places in the country that can support good striped bass. It’s the premier striped bass fishery in the state and one of the premier striper fisheries on the East Coast.”

The lake’s location adds to its popularity as a fishing destination. Vicki Gardner, executive director for the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, pointed out the importance of its location.

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POPULAR fish SPECIES OF sml 1. Largemouth Bass The most popular freshwater game fish. Much of its popularity is due to its pugnacious attitude and willingness to strike a lure or bait with explosive force.

2. Carp A prolific fish, the carp is an excellent survivor and is able to tolerate a wide range of conditions and bottom types.

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3. Yellow or White Perch As a food and game fish, both rate high with anglers.

4. Striped Bass The striper is SML’s most prized catch. A wide variety of fishing methods are successfully employed, including trolling, jigging, bait fishing, fly fishing and spinning.

5. Smallmouth Bass This species is easily distinguished from the largemouth by its clearly connected dorsal fins, the scales on the base portion of the soft-rayed second dorsal fin, and the upper jaw bone, which extends only to about the middle of the eye.

6. Sunfish The sunfish is an excellent panfish, scrappy fighter and can be caught with baits or lures.

Source: takemefishing.org

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“Smith Mountain Lake is within a 40-minute drive from Roanoke, Lynchburg and other surrounding municipalities. With 500 miles of shoreline reaching into three counties, its central-Virginia location makes the lake convenient to thousands of anglers, casual or competitive,” she said.

Smith Mountain Lake also can be a challenging fishery, according to Jim Shauberger, the chamber’s events manager.

“I have fished bass for 55 years and thought I was pretty good until I came here.

It took me several years to learn this lake,” said Shauberger. “The bass are hard to catch because they have a virtual smorgasbord of food available. I love fishing this lake.”

“Smith Mountain Lake is a big body of water.

With it being flooded over houses, barns, it creates a great habitat for fish.”

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Experts agree Smith Mountain Lake is fishing friendly because it is fish friendly.

Daniel Berthiaume, also known as Captain Bert, owner of Captain Bert’s Fishing Charters, said the geography of lake provides the kind of dwelling fish love.

“Smith Mountain Lake is a big body of water. With it being flooded over houses, barns, it creates a great habitat for fish. They have hiding places, all kinds of ground and deep holes,” said Berthiaume.

Local fishing authorities also make sure the lake maintains a robust fishery. A slot limit on striped bass put into effect by VDGIF in 2006 has helped the fishery recover from a significant loss of the species in 2003. The limit – in effect from Nov. 1 through May 31 – requires anglers to release striped bass 26-36 inches to encourage a healthier population of larger-sized striped bass.

“The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is doing everything in its power to bring the 30-, 40-pound fish back to the lake,” said Berthiaume. “I think their efforts have definitely been working. I’ve been seeing bigger fish that are healthy. There’s no reason to believe they won’t grow and get bigger and healthier every year.”

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ABOVE Spectators at the 2010 Blue Ridge Brawl, a Bassmasters Elite Series event, get up close and personal with professional anglers.

RIGHT Big catches were also plentiful at the Blue Ridge Brawl in 2008, the second year the tournament took place at Smith Mountain Lake.

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Pro Fishing Favorite

Over the years, Smith Mountain Lake has hosted numerous professional fishing tournaments that have brought national attention to the area, including the Bassmaster Elite Series’ Blue Ridge Brawl, which was televised by ESPN. In May, the amateurs-only Oakley’s Big Bass Tournament is expected to bring 300-400 boats to SML for fishing competition.

Shauberger’s love for fishing has landed him on several bass tournament committees at Smith Mountain Lake. He hears straight from the pros what they think about the fishing scene at SML.

“They love this lake because it is the prettiest lake they fish. The people on the shore are very nice to them. The crowds at the weigh-in are the largest they experience shy of the Bassmaster Classic, and the fishery is very challenging. This is a top-choice lake even though it is one of the smallest venues they fish,” he said.

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A cameraman captures action at the 2008 Bassmaster Elite Series event at Smith Mountain Lake.

Fishing Fun for Anyone

You certainly don’t have to be a professional to have fun fishing at Smith Mountain Lake.

Like many who drop a line into SML’s waters, Gardner said she appreciates a leisurely approach. No pressure, just a rod, worm and good friend to share the experience.

“I was raised on Cayuga Lake in New York and have fished my entire life,” Gardner said. “I’m basically a sit-on-the-dock-withmy-neighbor, drown-worms, sip-wine, chatand-laugh-until-a-fish-bite-interrupts-ourconversation kind of angler.”

Dale Wilson, long-time local resident, former school teacher, and owner of Dale Wilson Guide Service, encourages adults to introduce youth to the fun of fishing.

“I work a lot with children,” Wilson said.

“I’ll take any age group that’s old enough to have an attention span and wants to learn. If you can get children started at a young age, it’s something that carries over throughout their lives. It’s rewarding to see someone catch a fish who’s never caught one before.”

For a list of local fishing guides, turn to Page 76.

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ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS “The question is always, ‘I’ve got 40 miles of lake.

Where do I start?’ You’re not going to break the lake down in a single weekend. Guides will know what area, what technique is working.” - Spike Franceschini, Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’ “In the summertime make sure you bring a lot of water, sunscreen, a hat, rain gear. In the colder months, dress warm. Bring your fishing license and what you want to snack on. Any guide will have everything else.” - Captain Daniel Berthiaume, Captain Bert’s Fishing Charters “I recommend anyone coming to the lake get a guide for their first trip to learn the best way to fish here. It will keep frustration down and make future trips much more productive. It will be worth the money.” - Jim Shauberger, SML Chamber of Commerce Events Manager “The best advice I can give is to do a workshop.

We offer workshops to teach beginners about the different fish, rigs, knot tying and then send them out with a method that will help them be successful.”

- Mike Snead, Virginia Outdoorsman

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ABOVE A sculpture of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower is one of the centerpieces at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford.

RIGHT Flags fly in the shadow of the Memorial’s Overlord Arch.

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Story by Lindsey Wagnon Photography by Andie Gibson and courtesy of the

National D-Day Memorial

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s Smith Mountain Laker Magazine celebrates 10 years of publishing all things related to the lake, one of the area’s most meaningful attractions is marking a similar milestone. In June, the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford will celebrate its 10th anniversary.

The memorial’s close proximity makes it a popular destination for SML residents and visitors. Bob VandeLinde of Moneta, a Korean War veteran, author and avid supporter of the D-Day Memorial, has volunteered weekly as a tour guide at the site for the past seven years.

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“The memorial’s purpose is to tell people all over the world the story about the battle that changed World War II,” said VandeLinde, who donates the proceeds of his book “Respect: Forgotten Heroes” to the Memorial.

“The guys that went into Normandy were the

Warranted by Congress, the Memorial was dedicated by President George W. Bush on June 6, 2001. bravest of the brave. I believe people should go and see what’s there and hear the story. It’s part of history and it’s well done.”

April Cheek-Messier, the monument’s director of education, agreed.

“The memorial is such a moving attraction and has national and historic significance that makes it a must-see for visitors,” she said. “It is a place where you not only pay tribute to the men and women of World War II, but a place to give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy today.”

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Cheek-Messier said the past 10 years have been both rewarding and difficult. While the organization in 2007 became debt-free, as many nonprofits do, it struggles financially.

She said one way she hopes the National D-Day Memorial Foundation will become more financially stable is by increasing awareness nationally and internationally.

“Fundraising, in general, for a nonprofit is very challenging, and in this economic climatex is even more so,” said Cheek-Messier.

“The foundation is working on identifying new donors while also trying to expand its reach.”

In honor of its milestone anniversary, the D-Day Memorial is planning several special events, including a commemoration ceremony the morning of June 6, the 67th anniversary of D-Day.

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“The commemoration kicks off with the showing of the award-winning documentary, ‘Bedford: The Town They Left Behind.’ The film will be shown outdoors at the memorial and the producers of the documentary, The Johnson Group, will be on hand to introduce the film,” Cheek-Messier said. “The memorial also will present a nighttime illumination on the evening of June 4, as hundreds of luminaries light up the Necrology Wall listing the names of all 4,413 Allied D-Day fallen.”

Cheek-Messier said honoring veterans is the most important mission of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation and its supporters.

“As more and more members of the World War II generation pass on, it becomes increasingly important to preserve their legacy and to give thanks while they still walk among us,” she said. “The National D-Day Memorial has committed itself to both tasks. In the words of one D-Day paratrooper, for those who ‘gave all their tomorrows that we might have today,’ it is the least we can do.”

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Whether you’re ready for water adventure, historic exploration or just good old family fun, you’ll find it at Smith Mountain Lake.

Keep this annual guide handy all summer to make the most of your time a the lake. The Map ID corresponds to the map on Pages 110-111 of this magazine as well the more detailed 2011 Laker Map, available for free in racks around the SML region.

FUN 2011 GUIDE CHANNEL MARKER

MAP ID

Guarded beach open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; Small fee

R17

E10

540-297-6066 dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/ smi.shtml

Guarded beach open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; Small fee

R20

E10

540-297-7100 vadarecruises.com

Lunch and dinner sightseeing cruises aboard restored 19th century sidewheeler

R21

E10

Adventures on Houseboats 8360 Hardy Road, Hardy

888-818-5294 adventuresonhouseboats.com

Rentals of houseboats from 35 to 41 feet

R87

B4

All Seasons Marine 11568 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

540-297-7943 allseasonsboats.com

Sales and service of boats and motors

NA

C11

Bay Roc Marina 8360 Hardy Road, Hardy

540-890-2194 bayroc-marina.com

Boat rentals and sales; full-service marina

R87

B4

Bayside Marina & Yacht Club 500 Shoreline Circle, Moneta

540-721-3664 baysidemarinasml.com

Boat sales; full-service marina

R26

E8

Bernard’s Boat Rental 775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

540-721-7800 bwmarina.com

Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys

R11

F10

BUSINESS/ADDRESS

PHONE/WEBSITE

SERVICES

Smith Mountain Lake Community Park 1480 Parkway Ave., Moneta

540-483-9293 franklincountyva.org/parks/ park_sml.htm

Smith Mountain Lake State Park 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston

BEACHES

BOAT CHARTERS Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina 3619 Airport Road, Moneta

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CHANNEL MARKER

MAP ID

Boat rentals and repair

R28

C8

540-721-1639 bwmarina.com

Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys; full-service marina; retail store

R28

C8

540-721-1175 captainsquarterssml.com

Boat rentals, bait and tackle, boat repair, boat ramp

R28

C8

Sales of boats and boat trailers

NA

NA

BUSINESS/ADDRESS

PHONE/WEBSITE

SERVICES

Blackwater Boat Company 16366 B.T. Washington Hwy. #101, Moneta

540-719-2628 blackwaterboatco.com

Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals 16410 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta Captain’s Quarters 16525 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta Central Boat and Trailer Sales 3895 Old Franklin Turnpike, Glade Hill

540-483-1987

Conrad Brothers Marine 13660 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-5017 conradbrothers.com

Sales of new and used boats

NA

D7

Crazy Horse Boat Rentals 400 Crazy Horse Road, Moneta

540-721-4800 crazyhorsemarina.com

Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys

B10

F9

Crystal Shores Marina 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta

540-297-1888 crystalshoresmarina.com

Boat rentals and sales; full-service marina

R27

C9

Hughes Marine Service 3815 U.S. Highway 29, Danville

434-836-0052 hughesmarineservice.com

Sales of new and used boats, boating accessories and watersports gear; boat repair

NA

NA

Magnum Boating at Indian Pointe Marina 2031 Morewood Road, Hardy

540-719-2427 magnumboating.com

Boat rentals and sales; full-service marina

R37

D7

Mitchell’s Point Marina 3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston

540-874-4326 mitchellspoint.com

Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys; ful-service marina

C3

F12

Parkway Marina 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

540-297-4412 parkwaymarina.com

Boat sales and rentals; full-service marina

R8

G11

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CHANNEL MARKER

MAP ID

Rental of a variety of boats, houseboats, PWCs and kayaks

R28

C8

540-576-2755 smboatandtackle.com

Sales of new and used boats, boating and fishing gear

NA

J11

Smith Mountain Lake Boat Yard 16700 Moneta Road, Moneta

540-297-7070 smithmountainlakeboatyard. com

Sales of new and used boats, trailers and RVs

R28

C8

Smith Mountain Yacht Club 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta

540-297-4484 smithmountainyachtclub.com

Sales of new and used boats; boat repair

R27

C9

Sportsman Marina 16111 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

540-721-1639 bwmarina.com

Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys

R8

F11

Virgil Naff Seadoo Sales & Rentals 16889 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston

540-297-2879 virgilnaff.com

Boat and PWC sales and rentals operating out of Virginia Dare Marina

R21

E10

Webster Marine Center 1185 Mills Road, Moneta

540-297-5228 webstermarine.com

Sales of new and used boats; boat repair

R28

C8

All for Fun Striper Fishing 16525 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

800-388-9984 captainsquarterssml.com

Professional guided fishing charters

R28

C8

Angling Adventures 40 Village Springs Drive, #12, Hardy

540-721-4867 virginiaoutdoorsman.com

Professional guided fishing charters; Seminars and on-water workshops

NA

E7

Captain Bert’s Fishing Charters P.O. Box 673, Hardy

540-721-5788 captainbert.com

Half-day and full-day professional guided fishing charters

NA

NA

BUSINESS/ADDRESS

PHONE/WEBSITE

SERVICES

Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales 16441 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-5363 parrotcove.com

Smith Mountain Boat and Tackle 167 Morgans Fork Road, Penhook

FISHING CHARTERS

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CHANNEL MARKER

MAP ID

Professional guided fishing charters

NA

NA

540-297-5650 captaindalewilson.com

Half-day and full-day professional guided fishing charters specializing in the use of artificial lures

NA

NA

Indian Pointe Bait & Tackle 2031 Morewood Road, Hardy

540-721-1159 indianpointebaitandtackle.com

Professional guided fishing charters

R37

D7

Kenny’s Striper Guide Service P.O. Box 356, Rocky Mount

540-493-9541 kennysstriperguideservice.com

Striper fishing guide service

NA

NA

Point Runner’s Sportfishing Adventures 176 Caldwell Lane, Fishersville

540-836-0145 pointrunners.com

Professional guided fishing charters

NA

NA

Rockfish Adventures 11 Viburnum Drive , Waynesboro

540-256-2571 rockfishadventures.com

Professional striper guide service half-day and full-day trips

NA

NA

Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’ 4067 Hales FoRoad Road, Moneta

540-297-5611 spikesprimetimefishin.com

Striper fishing guide service

R28

C8

Stone Mountain Guide Service P.O. Box 18, Huddleston

540-297-6898

Professional guided service specializing in striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass

NA

NA

BUSINESS/ADDRESS

PHONE/WEBSITE

SERVICES

Captain Danny’s Striper Mountain Fishing Charters 65 Windsor Drive, Rocky Mount

540-556-3170 stripermountain.com

Dale Wilson Guide Service 4185 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

Terry’s Guide Service 5188 Horseshoe Bend Road, Goodview

540-309-3087 smithmountainlakeguide.com

Professional guided service specializing in striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass

NA

C7

The Shad Taxi 13010 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-797-2528 theshadtaxi.com

Half-day and full-day professional guided striper fishing charters

NA

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BUSINESS/ADDRESS

PHONE/WEBSITE

SERVICES

CHANNEL MARKER

MAP ID

GOLF COURSES - PRIVATE The Water’s Edge Country Club 1825 Water’s Edge Drive, Penhook

540-576-3343 thewatersedgecc.com

18-hole PGA Championship course redesigned in 2007 by Richard Mandell

BU1

H11

The Waterfront Country Club 275 Anchor Drive, Moneta

540-721-2653 thewaterfrontcc.com

18-hole PGA Championship course designed by Geroge Dillon of the Fazio Group

R25

E8

Mariners Landing Golf & Country Club 2052 Lake Retreat Road, Huddleston

540-297-7888 marinerslandinggolf.com

18-hole championship course; pro shop, driving range, snack bar

C8

D11

The Westlake Golf & Country Club 360 Chestnut Creek Drive, Moneta

540-721-4214 golfthewestlake.com

18-hole championship course; pro shop, driving range, short-order restaurant

R37

D7

Blue Ridge Institute & Museum 20 Museum Drive, Ferrum

540-365-4416 blueridgeinstitute.org

Rotating gallery exhibits featuring local customs, music, crafts and art

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Booker T. Washington National Monument 12130 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-2094 nps.gov/archive/bowa

National park dedicated to the famed educator, orator and presidential advisor Booker T. Washington

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E6

Crooked Road Music Trail Downtown Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount

276-492-2058 thecrookedroad.org

Driving trail focusing on Virginia’s musical heritage

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National D-Day Memorial 3 OverloRoad Circle, Bedford

540-586-3329 dday.org

An extensive memorial dedicated to lessons and the legacy of D-Day

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Smith Mountain Dam Visitor’s Center 2072 FoRoad Road, Sandy Level

540-985-2587 visitsmithmountainlake.com

Exhibits and audio-visual presentation on how the dam was built and how it produces electricity

R1

F12

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest

434-525-1806 poplarforest.org

House and ground tours of Thomas Jefferson’s personal retreat; special events

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Harbortown Mini-Golf 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy. # 13, Moneta

540-721-5959 bridgewaterplaza.com

Miniature golf experience over the water

R28

C8

Hot Shots Family Fun Center 13360 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-719-1547 hotshot-sml.com

Arcade, bumper boats, mini-golf; Short-order grill

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E7

540-721-1218

Custom picture framing and gallery featuring local artists

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Fun-N-Games Arcade 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-5959 bridgewaterplaza.com

Arcade with a variety of games for all ages

R28

C8

Shadow Ridge Stables 10120 B.T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz

540-721-5120 shadowridgestables.com

Boarding, team roping clinics, guided trail riding

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SML Aviation 1204 Jewel Trail, Moneta

540-296-0955 smlaviation.com

Introductory flights over SML

R18

C9

SML Visitor Center 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-1203 visitsmithmountainlake.com

Offering literature and information SML events and activities through the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce

R28

C8

Stargate Midway 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-1305 bridgewaterplaza.com

Alpine rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline, variety of carnival games

R28

C8

The Little Gallery 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-1596 thelittlegallerysml.com

Art gallery featuring fine art from more than 200 artists, hand-crafted pottery, glass and jewelry

R28

C8

540-206-4485 mayberrydrivein.com

1950s-style drive-in movie theater with adjacent diner

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SERVICES

Westlake Safari Miniature Golf 130 Scruggs Road, Moneta

540-721-2234

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Four-plex movie theater with stadium seating, concessions and arcade

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540-719-0009 smlsailing.com

Instruction for novice to advanced sailors

G2

G9

540-297-8481 smlparasail.net

Individual and tandem flights over the lake from certified instructors

R8

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SERVICES

Westlake Cinema 84 Westlake Road Ste. #117, Hardy

540-721-6314 westlakecinema.com

Smith Mountain Lake Sailing School 108 Hillcrest Heights Drive, Moneta SML Parasail 16918 SML Parkway, Huddleston

WATER SPORTS

WINERY/VINEYARD TOURS Brooks Mill Winery 6221 Brooks Mill Road, Wirtz

540-721-5215 brooksmillwinery.com

Tastings of locally produced fruit wine; gift shop

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Hickory Hill Vineyard, LLC 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta

540-296-1393 smlwine.com

Wine tasting, gift shop, tours, scenic picnic area, music series

NA

D9

Leo Grande Vineyards and Winery 1343 Wingfield Drive, Goode

540-586-4066 leograndewinery.com

Tastings of locally produced wine

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Peaks of Otter Winery 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford

540-586-3707 bedfordwine.com

Tastings of locally produced wines; gift shop

NA

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Savoy-Lee Winery 5800 Johnson Mtn. Road, Huddleston

540-297-9275 savoy-lee.com

Tastings of locally produced wines; gift shop, tours, picnic area

NA

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Tomahawk Mill Winery 9221 Anderson Mill Road, Chatham

434-432-1063 tomahawkmill.com

Tastings of locally produced wine; tours

NA

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White Rock Vineyards & Winery 2117 Bruno Drive, Goodview

540-890-3359 whiterockwines.com

Tastings of locally produced wines; tours, scenic veranda

NA

NA

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MARINAS 500 Shoreline Circle

Moneta

540-721-3664 baysidemarinasml.com

R26

E8

Mon-Fri 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals

16410 B.T. Washington Hwy.

Moneta

540-721-1639 bwmarina.com

R28

C8

Sun-Thurs 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

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16525 B.T. Washington Hwy.

Moneta

540-721-1175 captainsquarterssml.com

R28

C8

Daily 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Crazy Horse Marina

400 Crazy Horse Road

Moneta

540-721-1587 crazyhorsemarina.com

B10

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Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

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1617 Crystal Shores Drive

Moneta

540-297-1888 crystalshoresmarina.com

R27

C9

Open daily; Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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790 Fox Chase Road

Wirtz

540-721-2451

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G9

Open daily; Call for hours

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Lake Haven Marina

15844 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy.

Huddleston

540-297-7347

C1

F11

Open daily; Call for hours

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Lakeside Marina

629 Lakeside Road

Penhook

434-927-5380

B1

H11

Variable days/hours; Call for details

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Lumpkins Marina

19 Lumpkins Drive

Penhook

434-927-5150

B1

H11

Daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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3553 Trading Post Road

Huddleston

540-874-4326 mitchellspoint.com

C3

F12

Daily 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Parkway Marina

16918 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy.

Huddleston

540-297-4412 parkwaymarina.com

R8

G11

Sun-Thurs 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Pelican Point Yacht Club

60 Marina Point Drive

Union Hall

540-576-2019 pelicanpointyachtclub.com

B9

G10

Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment

Penhook Boat Dock

1300 Jefferson Dock Road

Penhook

540-576-2868

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H10

Open daily, weather permitting

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Sportsman Marina

16111 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy.

Huddleston

540-721-1639 bwmarina.com

R8

F11

Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

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Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina

3619 Airport Road

Moneta

540-297-7100 vadarecruises.com

R21

E10

Sun-Thu 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

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Waterwheel Marina

1229 Waterwheel Drive

Moneta

540-721-5668 waterwheelsml.com

R28

C8

Variable days/hours; Call for details

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Webster Marine Center

1185 Mills Road

Moneta

540-297-5228 webstermarine.com

R28

C8

Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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B4

Bait and Tackle

Public Restrooms

R87

In-season hours

Map ID (Pages 110-111)

540-890-2194 bayroc-marina.com

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8360 Hardy Road

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Bay Roc Marina

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