has anyone ever dove smith mt lake

[orion586969]

i keep hearing about smith mt lake wandering if anyone has done any diving there

 

[jphelps9196]

I've never tried to dive it, but I have family on the lake and visit regularly. There is a TON of boat traffic during the summer, and in my experience a lot of it is tourists with questionable knowledge of boating rules/regulations. The recommendation I've gotten from locals is if you're going to try diving the lake, do it in the off-season when everyone else has gone.

 

[jeffloughridge]

Check out this thread from last year. Page #7 has some awesome pictures made with side-scan radar.


http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/mid-atlantic-bottom-feeders/200406-smith-mountain-lake-underwater-town-fact-fiction.html

 

[mikecotrone]

i keep hearing about smith mt lake wandering if anyone has done any diving there

I am looking for an SML dive buddy and during the late September / October time frame there is minimal boat traffic especially in the coves (except for fisherman).

I am interested in search and recovery for light objects in coves around 30-50 feet however the tree lines may be interesting at 30+ feet.

If you are interested please let me know.

Thanks!

 

[warscout2]

im interested if we can hammer out some details. im in Chesapeake so i would have to find a place to stay and a shop for fills.