by Michael | Feb 1, 2021 | Fishing Report
Largemouth bass in the 2-3 pound range are taking jigs 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 and creek channels....
by Michael | Jan 31, 2021 | News
Notice *** Fishing Reports Will continue, but this week will be the last Fishing Report from Charlie Taylor. *** From Charlie:I wrote the first Fishing Report in 1984 and have posted it either in The Times Community Newspapers or online every week since. In the 36...
by Michael | Jan 22, 2021 | Fishing Report
Most bodies of water throughout the state are showing some morning ice as this is written. Check conditions before venturing forth. The colder weather and possible snow predicted for the weekend should drop water temperatures. Please wear layered clothing and WEAR...
by Michael | Jan 14, 2021 | 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 7, 2021 | Events & Activities, Fishing Tournaments
Event: Fishing Tournament This RBA tournament will kick off our 2021 season. We will be blasting-off out of Salmons Landing which is located in Stonehouse Creek. Blastoff will be at safelight and weigh-in time will be determined on tournament morning. Please remember...
by Michael | Jan 7, 2021 | News
By Steven Vonbrandt “Lake Gaston is known for a good top water bite” Excerpt: If you like to fish structure, then the main lake points at creek mouths like Pretty Creek are good. Another good spot that has bass on humps and drop offs is Hub quarter and...
by Michael | Jan 7, 2021 | Fishing Report
Very few anglers are out, but those who brave the cold are reporting good fishing. Crappie catches are excellent for anglers fishing live minnows 8-12 feet deep around bridge pilings and submerged brush. A few bass are being taken by anglers fishing live shad along...
by Michael | Jan 3, 2021 | News
Source: Lake Gaston Gazette-Observer Excerpt: One of the public comments/questions fielded during the Dec. 29 Northampton County special meeting at the Lake Gaston Community Center inquired whether the multi-million dollar building the county plans to construct near...
by Michael | Dec 31, 2020 | Fishing Report
Striper fishermen trolling live bait or deep-diving plugs around the lower end of the lake are catching 10-15 pound stripers. Anglers fishing live shad baits are taking 8-14 pound stripers at the base of the dam, with some running to 20 pounds. Dark colored jig...
by Michael | Dec 24, 2020 | Fishing Report
Stripers, 10-13 pounds, are hitting sporadically around the mouth of Pea Hill Creek and in front of the Gaston Dam. Largemouth bass, 4-10 pounds, are schooling with the stripers. Bucktails and live shad are the better baits. Below the Gaston Dam, anglers are taking...
