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Lake Gaston

Lake fishing  North Carolina · 06:18 - 20:18

Lake Gaston is a lake in North Carolina. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
85°
Mon
77%
85°
Best day
Tue
75%
86°
Wed
74%
85°
Thu
77%
85°
Fri
74%
88°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
80°F
Air temp
80°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.95 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:33–07:33 Day 07:33–19:03 Dusk 19:03–21:03

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:27–04:27 Major period 14:27–16:27 Minor period 20:55–22:25 Minor period 08:28–09:58

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

10:00
80°
11:00
81°
12:00
83°
13:00
85°
14:00
85°
15:00
85°
16:00
85°
17:00
85°
18:00
84°
19:00
82°
20:00
79°
21:00
78°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
45%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
44%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
33%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
32%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
31%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Gaston is a reservoir in the eastern United States. Part of the lake is in the North Carolina counties of Halifax, Northampton, and Warren. The part extending into Virginia lies in Brunswick and Mecklenburg counties. Lake Gaston is roughly 35 miles (56 km) long and covers over 20,000 acres (81 km2), with 350 miles (560 km) of shoreline.

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More waters nearby

Island Creek Reservoir North Carolina · 22.4 mi away Brunswick County Lake Virginia · 24.4 mi away Kerr Lake;Buggs Island Lake North Carolina · 25.2 mi away Slagles Lake Virginia · 32.8 mi away Roanoke Creek Site 49A Lake Virginia · 39.3 mi away Roanoke Creek Site 61A Lake Virginia · 39.9 mi away Roanoke Creek Site 68 Lake Virginia · 45.5 mi away Roanoke Creek Site 67 Lake Virginia · 47.1 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Gaston?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Gaston?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Gaston?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Gaston right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 38%.