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Lake Gaston, shared by N.C. and Virginia, expands over 20,000 acres, 34 miles long, and approximately one and one half miles wide at the lower end of the lake. Lake Gaston, just over an hour-and-a-half drive from the Raleigh area in some parts, has more than 350 miles of shoreline to enjoy by visitors and lake residents, alike.
The lake is stocked with rockfish, large mouth bass, crappie, sunfish and several types of catfish. Anglers have also pulled out walleye, yellow perch and chain pickerel.
Lakes often offer a variety of activities. Lake Gaston is no exception. Golfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Skiing, Swimming and tubing are all common water activities the lake can accommodate. Fisherman 16 and older must have a valid N.C. or VA fishing license to partake. There are no boating horsepower restrictions on the lake and there are a number of public ramps for boaters to launch. Area marinas provide complete marine services.
Lake Gaston is:
85 miles South of Richmond
75 miles North of Raleigh/Durham
95 miles West of Norfolk
Lake Gaston was formed by the Gaston Dam and is the second lake in a string of three resulting from hydroelectric power facilities. It starts at Kerr Damn and extends to the Roanoke River Bed and then to the Gaston Dam near Thelma (NC). The water boasts an A-2 rate by the NC Stream Sanitation Commission. Unlike other reservoir lakes, Lake Gaston has a carefully controlled water level which varies less than two feet under normal conditions.
With regards to developed land, including homes around the lake are represented by owner associations. Corresponding facilities and use of lake access in these subdivisions are restricted to the property owners and personal guests.
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