Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire Rescue has reminded everyone to be safe when near the lake during the freezing cold weather.

The Smith Mountain Lake Association will be led by a 22-member all-volunteer board in 2026. Board members are elected by the ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The average water quality at Smith Mountain Lake continues to be good and consistent with the 20-year averages measured. That’s according to the most recent data ...

Spring testing showed improving results, but the low water flow in the autumn led to lower scores, says the association.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – Appalachian Power’s website, smithmountainproject.com, tracks current levels of Smith Mountain Lake, and as of Tuesday night, the lake measured in at 791.47 feet, ...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. --- Fire officials are recommending a device that can detect electricity in the water after a freak accident on Smith Mountain Lake killed an 18-year-old man on the Fourth of July.

Prolonged dry weather and below-average precipitation have led to a lower-than-normal lake level at Appalachian Power Company’s (APCo) Smith Mountain Project.

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — One of the largest striped bass fishing tournament circuits is bringing its championship event to Smith ...

The victim of a drowning incident at Smith Mountain Lake has been identified as 54-year-old James Lavender, of Roanoke. On Tuesday, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Virginia Department of Wildlife ...

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 ...

WESTLAKE CORNER, Va. (WFXR) — A winner has been crowned at the Major League Fishing B&W Heavy Hitters All-Star Tournament at Smith Mountain Lake. Angler Nick Hatfield, of Greeneville, Tennessee, took ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A new wellness business is now open in Smith Mountain Lake. Nourished Westlake IV Drip Bar and Wellness Clinic had its ribbon cutting on Wednesday. They are located on ...