Nearest Town:  Littleton, North Carolina

Lake Size:  20,300 Acres

Fishing Species:  Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bream

Public Boat Access:  Many located around Lake Gaston including:

Henrico Wildlife Access - Located on River Road, approx 5 miles North of the Eaton Ferry Bridge.

Summit Wildlife Access on Lees Creek -  Rt. 158 (between Roanoke Rapids & Littleton) to Myrick Estates Rd., turn right on Bluebird Road.

Salmon's Landing on Big Stonehouse Creek -  Rt. 903, approx 2 miles South of the Eaton Ferry Bridge

Lake Notes:  Many anglers on Lake Gaston like to fish the aquatic vegetation for largemouth bass.  When fishing for Striped Bass on Lake Gaston, try live bait like herring or gizzard shad. Also try bucktails and topwater baits in winter. Both shad and herring can be caught for bait out of Lake Gaston.  Located on North Carolina/Virginia border.  Over 350 miles of shoreline.  Max. depth of 95 ft., Avg. depth of 40 ft.

Lake Gaston Maps 

Lake Gaston Fishing Species

Lake Gaston Largemouth Bass

Lake Gaston Striped Bass

Lake Gaston Crappie

Lake Gaston Bream

Lake Gaston Catfish