by Michael Grimm | Jul 1, 2024 | Boating & Camping News, Events & Activities, Lake Environment
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Information America’s Boating Course is an eight-hour program that covers the fundamentals of boating for both youth and adult boaters. Upon completion, boaters can legally operate a boat in any U.S. state, and in Virginia...
by Michael Grimm | Mar 15, 2024 | Fishing Report
The fishing at Lake Gaston is expected to be moderate this weekend. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Fishing conditions: The weather conditions are expected to be calm with light winds and clear skies. The...
by Michael Grimm | Oct 6, 2023 | Fishing Report
The cooler temperatures are sending the fish on the feed as the water temperatures begin to drop and baitfish school up and head for the backs of creeks. As the water cools, look for all species of fish to begin taking faster moving baits, such as crankbaits and...
by Michael Grimm | Sep 29, 2023 | Fishing Report
Crappie action is excellent with fish in the 1-2 pound class being taken on small minnows, fished around solid structures and submerged bushes, 12-14 feet down. Bass fishing is slow, with no apparent pattern. Crankbaits and plastic worms are the baits of choice. Most...
by Michael Grimm | Feb 4, 2023 | Lake Environment, News
Excerpt: When you read this, your volunteer leadership team has already held three committee meetings and our first Executive Committee meeting of the new year was on January 25th. So, what’s on tap for the first part of this year? Glad you asked. We are...
by Michael Grimm | Feb 2, 2023 | Fishing Report
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...
by Michael Grimm | Feb 1, 2023 | News
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...
by Michael Grimm | Jan 26, 2023 | Fishing Report
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...
by Michael Grimm | Jan 19, 2023 | Fishing Report
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...
by Michael Grimm | Jan 12, 2023 | Fishing Report
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...
