Fishing Report – May 28, 2025

Water Level: 200.15 | Water Temperature: 66.3˚ Weather: 56˚ | Showers And Thunderstorms | Winds: 6 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Focus on main lake points and boat docks where bass are staging. Use plastic worms, lizards, and Carolina rigs in pumpkinseed or dark green...
Memorial Day Weekend Roundup: Heroes & Events

Memorial Day Weekend Roundup: Heroes & Events

Posted by Lake Gaston Guide | May 22, 2025 As we gather this Memorial Day weekend at the beautiful waters of Lake Gaston, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication allow us to...

Fishing Report – May 21, 2025

Water Level: 200.52 | Water Temperature: 67.7˚ Weather: 60˚ | Showers And Thunderstorms | Winds: 8 mph1. Largemouth Bass: Active in shallow water around main lake points and boat docks; try plastic worms, grubs, and topwater lures in 4-8 feet of water, especially near...

Fishing Report – May 14, 2025

Water Level: 199.93 | Water Temperature: 64.7˚ Weather: 61˚ | Patchy Fog | Winds: 2 mph1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are active in shallow water early and late in the day, especially around main lake points and shallow back ends of coves. Target areas with less than two...

Fishing Report – May 9, 2025

Water Level: 200.44 | Water Temperature: 65.8˚ Weather: 75˚ | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | Winds: 6 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are active in shallow water on main lake points and back ends of coves. Topwater lures like frogs and crankbaits work well early and...

Fishing Report – April 30, 2025

Water Level: 200.6 | Water Temperature: 62.9˚ Weather: 88˚ | Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | Winds: 8 mph1. Striped Bass: Striper fishing remains productive in the upper end of the lake near Kerr Dam. Live shad and bucktails cast close to the bank...

Fishing Report – April 23, 2025

Water Level: 199.95 | Water Temperature: 61.4˚ Weather: 77˚ | Mostly Sunny | Winds: 7 mph1. Largemouth Bass: Shallow water pre-spawn activity is picking up, with bass moving towards coves and creek ends. Look for them around submerged structures, stumps, and near boat...

Fishing Report – April 16, 2025

Water Level: 200.27 | Water Temperature: 59.2˚ Weather: 65˚ | Sunny | Winds: 7 to 15 mph1. Largemouth bass: With water temperatures approaching 60°, bass are starting to move into shallower coves and around cover on points. Focus on areas with submerged structure,...

Fishing Report – April 9, 2025

Water Level: 200.51 | Water Temperature: 58.1˚ Weather: 58˚ | Sunny | Winds: 6 mph1. Largemouth bass: Expect fair to good bite around shallow docks, brushpiles, and points. As the water continues to warm, focus on fast retrieves with spinnerbaits, rattling crankbaits,...