At Smith Mountain Lake there is no shortage of fun and exciting things to do on the water. Here are just a few of them that rate on the thrills scale.

Boating

SML has several Marinas where you can put your own boat in the water or rent a boat if don’t have one. Bayside Marina and Yacht Club, Crazy Horse Marina, Gills Creek Marina, Bridgewater Marina has a whole fleet of late model boats to rent, Parkway Marina, Craddock Creek Marina, Mitchell’s Point Marina, Smith Mountain Lake Sailing School and Charters, and Westlake Boat Rentals.

Jet Skiing

Riding a Jet Ski on SML can definitely be a thrilling experience. They are not that expensive to rent, depending on the model you try, and they are easy to learn how to operate. Several places at the lake rent them so you won’t have a problem getting one.

Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding was invented by a surfer in California in 1985. A wakeboard is kind of a cross between a water ski and a surfboard. They are pulled behind a speedboat on a lake and the waves are produced by the boat. So it’s a way to experience some of the thrills of surfing at the lake instead of the ocean. Wakeboarding is a popular sport at Smith Mountain Lake.

Kayaking and Canoeing

Kayaks and Canoes offer a great way to exercise and see the awesome scenery around SML. If you don’t have your own Kayak or Canoe they can be rented by the day at the lake for a reasonable fee.

Fishing

Smith Mountain Lake is home to a number of fish species including striped bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie and even Walleye can be found here. You can fish year round and the area has a number of fishing charters if you want to go that route.  SML is such a popular fishing spot that it has been  host to a number of professional fishing tournaments over the years.

Whether you come to Smith Mountain Lake for a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or if you decide to buy a home on the lake, you are sure to make memories and have some wonderful times.

Living in a waterfront home at Smith Mountain Lake offers many advantages.

There are so many beautiful sights and sounds; a variety of birds and birdsong, gorgeous sunsets, beautiful mountains, wind whispering through the trees, moonlight reflecting on the lake, waves gently hitting the shore and cool breezes. You won’t have to turn on a white noise machine to drown out traffic and city noise to get to sleep here.

Waterfront homes also offer more privacy. There is far less traffic in private neighborhoods and the mature trees and greenery can provide a natural barrier to neighboring homes.

Lakes are a natural draw for many types of wildlife. Living on the lake can enable you to enjoy a variety of creatures such as geese, ducks, and other birds as well as deer and others animals who come to drink.

There are all types of fun activities for the whole family at the lake without having to travel far. Sailing, boating, shopping, fishing, kayaking, wakeboarding, skiing, and golfing are all easily accessed practically at your back door.

Lake living can also offer a great sense of community for individuals and families alike. Most lake residents enjoy meeting new people and it is not hard to make new friends in the area. It’s a friendly, casual atmosphere where most of the people living there love many of the same things you and your family do.