On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we're shining a spotlight on one of Virginia's most underrated hidden gems—Leesville Lake. 🎣

Joining me is Mike Gils, an angler and local expert, to talk about what may be Virginia’s least-known but most promising fishery. Tucked away in the Roanoke River Basin, Leesville Lake serves as the lower reservoir to the more famous Smith Mountain Lake, yet it holds its own as a prime destination for anglers and outdoor lovers alike.

This 3,260-acre reservoir with over 100 miles of shoreline straddles Campbell, Pittsylvania, and Bedford Counties and offers incredible fishing, boating, kayaking, tubing, and swimming. And while Leesville might not be on every fisherman’s radar, recent surveys by Virginia fisheries biologists ranked it 6th in the state for its abundance of trophy-sized bass—those over 20 inches—based on CPUE-M (Catch Per Unit Effort – Memorable).

Leesville Lake isn't just about big bass. The surrounding region boasts scenic hiking trails, local wineries, live music, cultural events, and more—making it the perfect destination for a weekend getaway or a new fishing adventure.

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On this exciting Monday Night Live we’re gonna recap the Bassmaster Elite event on the Pasquotank River, and officially sanctioned Survey from the Maryland Department of Wildlife Resource on Forward Facing Sonar, and an interesting philosophical question about what the differences between a Coach and a Guide if there is any in the world of youth fishing. 

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we will be going over the results from the Frostbite Frenzy Club Fishing tournament and discussing our next fishing tournament. Also I have on special guest HPSFishing who called in over 40 pound five fish bag in Virginia!!! 

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In this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Kyle “KJ” Farwell of Farwell Fishing Guide Service to get the scoop on the hottest bass and crappie fishing action around the Raleigh, North Carolina area. From the sprawling waters of Falls Lake and Jordan Lake to hidden gems like Lake Johnson and Harris Lake, KJ breaks down seasonal patterns, go-to techniques, and where the bites are heating up on Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, Harris Lake, Lake Wheeler, Lake Johnson & more! Whether you're chasing slabs or big bucket mouths, this episode has everything you need to start planning your next trip.

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV we have on Jared and Chaz to do a Bassmaster Elite at Pasquotank River Preview show!!! 

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Victor own of Fish Everything Swimbaits and Aidan his Tournament Partner talk about there 38.80 pounds mega bag on the Rez!! the previous record was 35.60 pounds 

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we're diving deep into one of Virginia’s hottest bass fishing destinations — Smith Mountain Lake. Joining me is Dan Wilson, Fisheries Biologist with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, to break down why this lake is quickly becoming a powerhouse in the bass fishing world.

In early 2025 alone, multiple double-digit bass have been landed, including rumors of an 11-pound giant. With all this buzz, it's no surprise that Major League Fishing has set its sights on the lake for an upcoming Heavy Hitters event later this year.

Dan gives us an exclusive look at:

• The 2024 fishery data and what it tells us about the lake's health
• The ongoing F1 Largemouth Bass stocking program
• How the lake has evolved into a true big-bass destination

📍 Tune in and get the biologist's perspective on what’s driving the bass boom at Smith Mountain Lake!

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to Occoquan Reservoir to discuss how Brian & Enzo caught their personal biggest bag at the first Fountainhead Tournament. 

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On this action-packed episode of Fishing the DMV, we talk about how Lake Anna is fishing in early April with NVKBA champ Frank Bogden. 

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV Logan Anderson shares insider information on spring bass fishing on Lake Norman plus some other fantastic fishing opportunities across North Carolina.

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