Latest from Laker Weekly

• Lake Writers hosting short-story contest - Middle and high school students will vie for up to $100 cash prizes.
• Column: Recreation - Just one spark can spoil placid lake living
• January fishing report - Compiled by professional fishing guide Capt. Dale Wilson
• Get out of town - Can't stand another minute of Monopoly? Running out of ways to entertain a crowd growing more restless by the day? If cabin fever has gotten you in its grip and won't let go, here's a list of 10 places, within two hours of SML, that may offer a respite from the house and holiday madness.
• Column: Recreation - Weather a bonus blessing to go with the dressing
• December fishing report - Provided by professional fishing guide Capt. Dale Wilson
• Column: Recreation - The scoop for those who need a cooking holiday
• November fishing report - Provided by professional fishing guide Capt. Dale Wilson
• Ride with the wind - In windsurfing, participants stand out on the water while letting the breeze do the work.
• For classic movie buffs, a great end to 2011 - Westlake Cinema will screen classics, including "Singin' in the Rain" and "Casablanca."

Latest from Smith Mountain Laker Magazine

• Take The Laker With You - See where our readers have taken us on their travels.
• Conquering the cold - New Year's Day tradition enters its 19th year for the Smith Mountain Lake Water Ski Club
• Take the Laker July/August 2011 -
• Legend at the lake - Miss America IX, a record-breaking speed boat from the 1930s, will be featured at the Smith Mountain Lake Antique & Classic Boat Show
• Jenna Marie - After his cruiser was damaged by a marina roof collapse in 2010, a strange twist of fate led Ted Jordan to his newest vessel
• 2011 Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival - Spirits columnist Gordon Kendall writes about the importance of wine festivals to small, local wineries
• Family fun at Hot Shots - Young and old can find plenty to enjoy at Hot Shots
• Hooked on fishing - Whether you’re a casual weekend angler or aspire to the professional tour, Smith Mountain Lake’s easy access, variety of fish species and distinctive underwater habitat make it an ideal fishing destination.
• National D-Day Memorial -
• High-Tech Fishing - A wave of new products takes angling to a new level