Striper fishing charter located right on Smith Mountain Lake. Captain Wendell is a striper fishing guide with over 20 years experience fishing SML VA. Fishing charter located on Smith Mountain Lake. Captain Wendell is a fishing guide with over 19 years experience fishing SML VA. Rods & Reels, Bait, Gas, & Oil Are All Included In The Captain's Trip Pricing. Everything You Need For Fishing At Smith Mountain Lake. Smith Mountain Lake is one of the largest citation producing lakes for striped bass fishing on the east coast! While fishing the 20,000+ acre lake, with Captain Wendell Dudley, you can experience the fun of live bait fishing for striped bass. I will share with you the many fishing techniques used for making your trip a success!