Water Level: 199.88 | Water Temperature: 70.9˚
Weather: 67˚ | Partly Cloudy | Winds: 2 mph
1. Bass: Early morning topwaters are producing good bites on points and around boat docks. As the sun rises, switch to plastic worms and Zoom lizards rigged Carolina style, focusing on main lake points and stumpy areas. Grass beds in the upper lake remain productive with plastic frogs and jig ‘n pig presentations.
2. Striper: Striper fishing is improving with live shad near the Eaton Ferry Bridge and just below the dam in Roanoke Rapids Lake. Trolling with Cordell Redfins can also yield results.
3. Catfish: Catfish are abundant; cut bait, nightcrawlers, and chicken livers are reliable baits, especially around deeper holes and rocky points.
4. Bluegill/Bream: Bluegills have moved off the beds but remain active around shallow cover, biting well on live crickets.
With mild temperatures and light winds, Lake Gaston is offering excellent early morning fishing opportunities for bass and stripers. The water temperature near 71˚ supports active fish behavior throughout the day. Anglers should capitalize on low wind conditions for quiet presentations and try varying depths as the sun climbs. Overall, conditions look favorable for a productive week on the water. Good luck and tight lines!
