by Michael Grimm | Jan 21, 2026 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.58 | Water Temperature: 42.8˚ Weather: 15˚ | Clear | Winds: 0 mph1. Striped Bass: Best action remains below the Gaston Dam where anglers are catching 10-15 pound stripers on live shad, bucktails, and deep-diving plugs. Focus trolling near creek mouths...
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....
