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General info

Smith River is a stream located in Henry County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Rockingham County, North Carolina and Franklin County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Brook trout.

Location

36°39′59.6″N 79°53′25″W
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Official website

dwr.virginia.gov

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Fishing regulations at Smith River, VA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Virginia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Martinsville

1.9 miles away

Ridgeway

6.4 miles away

Oak Level

9.2 miles away

Sandy Level

11.4 miles away

Stoneville

13.9 miles away

Eden

14.0 miles away

Patrick Springs

17.2 miles away

Ferrum

19.5 miles away

Madison

19.9 miles away

Henry Fork

20.8 miles away

Stuart

21.0 miles away

Rocky Mount

23.3 miles away

Ruffin

24.7 miles away

Danbury

25.1 miles away

Reidsville

25.7 miles away

Penhook

26.6 miles away

Union Hall

27.0 miles away

Danville

27.3 miles away

Blairs

28.5 miles away

Meadows of Dan

28.5 miles away

Floyd

29.1 miles away

Walnut Cove

29.3 miles away

Chatham

29.3 miles away

Boones Mill

31.2 miles away

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FAQ about Smith River fishing

📍 Where is the Smith River located?
the Smith River is a stream located in Henry County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Rockingham County, North Carolina and Franklin County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
36°39′59.6″N 79°53′25″W
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🎣 Where on the Smith River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Smith River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Smith River?
The most common species in the Smith River are:
  • Rainbow trout - 47 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 37 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 18 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Smith River fishing reports?
The latest Smith River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Smith River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Smith River, some of the species in season this June include: Striped bass, Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, Bonnethead shark, and Bull shark. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Smith River?

Fishing in Virginia requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, available online or from licensed agents.

In Virginia, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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