by Michael | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
by Michael | Jan 5, 2023 | Fishing Report
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....
by Michael | Dec 29, 2022 | Fishing Report
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...
by Michael | Dec 22, 2022 | Fishing Report
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...
