The Captain

Captain Dakota Wright started at an early age fishing Smith Mountain Lake for striped bass as well as a wide variety of other species. He is a second generation charter fishing captain with years of experience.  When it comes to knowledge of the 500 miles of shoreline Smith Mountain Lake has to offer, there are few who know the lake as well as him. If you want to fish with an experienced guide who will educate you about stripers and their’ patterns throughout the year, give him a call and schedule an unforgettable experience! We strongly recommend hiring an experienced fishing guide if you have never fished for stripers in Smith Mountain Lake.

Smith Mountain Lake holds many trophy sized stripers that sustain a year round fishery. When you book your charter with The Fat Shad, you will not be disappointed!