Fishing Report – February 2, 2023

Largemouth bass in the 2-3 pound range are taking jig ‘n pig baits in the north ends of the creeks. Larger bass and pickerel are also available just behind the dam. Spinnerbaits are the prime bait. Crappie are biting live minnows, drifted across shallow flats...

Lake Gaston Ladies Club holds January meeting

Excerpt: Tuesday morning, Jan. 17, 185 members of The Lake Gaston Ladies Club joined together for their monthly luncheon meeting at the Family Life Center at Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Gasburg, Va. Vice President Valerie Ruch opened the meeting and welcomed new...

Fishing Report – January 26, 2023

Largemouth bass are hitting crankbaits and Rat-L-Traps in 4-6 feet of water just inside the feeder creeks and shallow coves. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits are also taking some large bass, particularly in clearer water. Crappie fishing is excellent. Striper activity is...

Fishing Report – January 19, 2023

When the wind allows access to the lake, largemouth bass are hitting crankbaits in 4-6 feet of water just inside the feeder creeks. Good-sized largemouth bass are also being caught on slow-rolled spinnerbaits, fished along steep dropping points in the Poplar Creek...

Fishing Report – January 12, 2023

Overview: (skip below to view report) After a brief respite, colder temperatures will back throughout the area over the weekend. Water will be freezing around launch ramps in the early morning. Be extremely careful to ensure you ONLY launch the boat. Make sure you...

Fishing Report – January 5, 2023

Overview: (skip below to view report) The warmer temperatures after the freeze have not stopped the fish from biting, but freezing temperatures will return soon so beware. Some anglers are still taking fish daily from a limited number of haunts throughout the lake....

Fishing Report – December 29, 2022

Overview: (skip below to view report) With the extreme cold weather throughout the state, icy conditions are prevalent. Keep this in mind when launching boats as the ramps are very likely to be icy, particularly if another boat has launched prior to your arrival. Many...

Fishing Report – December 22, 2022

Overview: (skip below to view report) Even with the cold weather coming in throughout the area, anglers should still be able to catch fish. Look for bass to become active on shallow banks dropping off into deeper water. This should happen in the afternoon when the sun...

Fishing Report – December 15, 2022

Overview: (skip below to view report) With water temperatures getting low the fish are holding in the normal wintertime haunts, in deep water. Lots of good fish are being taken throughout the state by anglers who are patient. Plastic baits, fished at the base of...

Fishing Report – December 8, 2022

Overview: (skip below to view report) Most gamefish are holding in deeper water during this season of the year. Unless there is a warm water discharge in the vicinity, the fish will be deep and very sluggish. They will not move far or fast to feed, and successful...