Fishing Report – September 29, 2023

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...

Lake Gaston Association President’s Message

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...

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...