by Michael Grimm | Jan 14, 2026 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.45 | Water Temperature: 46.9˚ Weather: 36˚ | Mostly Clear | Winds: 7 mph1. Striped Bass: Anglers are finding good action below the Gaston Dam with live shad and bucktails producing 10-15 pound fish. Trolling deep-diving plugs and drifting shad near...
by Michael Grimm | Jan 7, 2026 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.45 | Water Temperature: 45.8˚ Weather: 48˚ | Partly Cloudy | Winds: 6 mph1. Striped Bass: Active near the Gaston Dam and lower end of the lake, with fish in the 10-15 pound range. Live shad, bucktails, and deep-diving plugs are producing best results....
by Michael Grimm | Dec 31, 2025 | Fishing Report
Water Level: Normal | Water Temperature: 45.5˚ Weather: 25˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 6 mph1. Striper: Active around main lake points like Lizard and Pea Hill Creek mouths and near Gaston Dam; target early morning and late afternoon surface feeding schools using...
by Michael Grimm | Dec 24, 2025 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.38 | Water Temperature: 47.5˚ Weather: 45˚ | Clear | Winds: 6 mph1. Striper: Action remains solid around main lake creek mouths like Hubquarter and Lizard Creek. Large schools are actively feeding on shad near the surface early and late in the day....
by Michael Grimm | Dec 17, 2025 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.65 | Water Temperature: 46.5˚ Weather: 30˚ | Mostly Clear | Winds: 5 mph1. Striper: Active in the main lake near creek mouths such as Lizard and Hubquarter Creek, feeding aggressively on shad early and late in the day. Target 10-20 pound fish using...
