Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:38 PM
- Water level
- 1.14 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Smith Mountain Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 02059500 — GOOSE CREEK NEAR HUDDLESTON, VA · 9.9 mi from Smith Mountain Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Penhook #9
| Location | Penhook, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Smith Mountain Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.013089, -79.625540 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin |
Penhook #9 is a public boat launch providing access to Smith Mountain Lake in Penhook, Virginia at coordinates 37.01309, -79.62554. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Penhook #9 is a public boat launch on Smith Mountain Lake in Penhook, Franklin County, Virginia. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penhook #9
Is Penhook #9 free to use?
Yes, Penhook #9 is a public boat launch with free access in Penhook, Virginia.
What water does Penhook #9 access?
Penhook #9 provides boat launch access to Smith Mountain Lake in Penhook, Virginia.
How do I get to Penhook #9?
Penhook #9 is located at coordinates 37.013089, -79.625540 in Penhook, Virginia. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.2 mi of Penhook #9, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.