Golf

For an enjoyable morning on the fairways, the Smith Mountain Lake area offers three public and semi-private golf courses to residents and visitors. Mere minutes away from The Coves by car or boat, the designs of these 18-hole championship courses deliver excitement and challenge to novice and experienced players alike.

Fishing

Famous as one of the East Coast's premiere fishing locales, Smith Mountain Lake's 20,600-acres serve as home to a teeming population of stripers, small and large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, muskellunge and walleye - a thriving ecosystem offering a fisherman's paradise to residents and visitors. Located in an area of the lake renowned for its excellent striper catches, The Coves' line-casting residents enjoy a unique fishing experience. Charter and private boat access are both available.

Boating

Motor boats. Fishing boats. Pontoon boats. House boats. Sail boats. Canoes. Kayaks. With over 500 miles of gorgeous shoreline, it's no wonder boating is one of the most popular activities at Smith Mountain Lake. Boaters can retreat far away from the crowd and anchor in their own quiet cove for a relaxing day of fishing, swimming or picnicking.