thirtysixit Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 I'm going to be moving to Richmond VA soon and I'm interested in information on fishing Lake Gaston. Is it easy to navigate on? Is it a good crankbait lake? Do the water levels fluctuate drastically depending on the time of year? Any info would be greatly appreciated.. -Brandon Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted May 14, 2015 Super User Posted May 14, 2015 Lake Gaston is great!! Navigation is very easy. Depending on time of year they can be. There is a lot of dock fishing. Water levels are legally required to only fluctuate a little. Lake Kerr is used to maintain levels in Gaston. It is a beautiful lake. Quote
bassinyea Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Lake Gaston is a really nice lake. Main bass patterns throughout the year usually revolve around fishing docks and hydrilla, which there are tons of both at Gaston. When Kerr is getting a lot of rain and they are running a lot of water through Gaston it can get pretty muddy at times, especially up the river. Creeks usually have good water clarity year round. Quote
thirtysixit Posted May 16, 2015 Author Posted May 16, 2015 Outstanding Gents! I can't wait to make my way out there. I'll let you know how I do. It's always a challenge to fish a new lake but but when you finally start to make some progress there are few things more rewarding! Again, thank you very much. -Brandon Quote
Super User Sam Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 Brandon, also check out: Lake Anna Lake Chesdin Buggs Island Chickahominy Lake Diascund Reservoir Smith Mountain Lake And there are a number of rivers from the Potomac to the Nottoway to enjoy, too. 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 (Sorry Wayne!!!!) I forgot the big one of them all - Briary Creek - where the big ladies live. 1 Quote
Logan S Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Gaston is awesome...Docks are a big pattern for sure, but you can pretty much fish anyway you want to and catch them. Another cool thing is that in the past few years more and more spotted bass are showing up. I caught 6 during a trip down there this April, including one that was around 4 lbs on a practice day and a 2.5 lber on one of the tournament days. You'll also catch an occasional smallmouth. To expand on the water levels...it has 2 feet of variance that it's 'allowed' to operate in...So while the level remains pretty consistent, water is regularly moving in and out to maintain that consistency. You'll notice this the most around the bridges in the creeks, water will be rushing in or out. You'll like the bass fishing out in this area, lot of variety. The tidal rivers, especially the Potomac and James/Chickahominy, should be on your 'must-fish' list too. 1 Quote
ButchVA Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 I go down to Chesdin a lot. I like it. the lake has a lot of large mouth. Quote
uncustered Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Don't forget Kerr... Beautiful and fun to fish... We've limited every tourney... Quote
thirtysixit Posted May 23, 2015 Author Posted May 23, 2015 I can't thank you guys enough for your candid feedback. This is amazing! Quote
thirtysixit Posted July 31, 2015 Author Posted July 31, 2015 Well... I finally made it to Lake Chesdin today. Got SKUNKED! The whole lake looks bassy. I was throwing a square bill and frog around grass points. I also tried a DD22 on rocky drop offs. I've got some work to do..... The lake is freaking beautiful though. It was nice riding around all day even though I didn't catch anything. One quick question.... What is the furthest west you will fish? I don't want to get caught by and obstruction under the water and damage my boat. Thanks! Quote
bassacre Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Gaston is awesome. My girls parents have a house on pea hill so thats the creek I stay in mainly. Plenty of docks and grassy points. I got my personal best there last year on the 4th of July. 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted August 3, 2015 Super User Posted August 3, 2015 Stay out of the "Swamp" and the part of the lake leading into the "Swamp." Lots of hidden stumps and boulders leading into the "Swamp" and unless you know the channel and how to maneuver into and out of the "Swamp" please refrain from trying your luck and going into that part of the upper end of the lake where the Appomattox Rivers flows into the reservoir. Don't go too far into Namozine Creek. You can fish the bridge area and then head to the right after you enter and fish that bank and into the grass. Good place to rest and have lunch. You will catch lots of small ones but all of the lake's species are in the area to the right after you go under the bridge in Namozine Creek. Other than for the "Swamp" and the back of Namozine Creek the only other waters off limits are by the dam making the entire lake good to go. Have fun and don't forget Whipponock Creek. Everyone has to fish this area if they fish The Chick!!!! Now, why did you get skunked on Chesdin? We can discuss it when you call me on the local bass clubs as per my PM to you. 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted August 3, 2015 Super User Posted August 3, 2015 Make that Chesdin. The Chick was a mental lapse. 1 Quote
thirtysixit Posted August 5, 2015 Author Posted August 5, 2015 Stay out of the "Swamp" and the part of the lake leading into the "Swamp." Lots of hidden stumps and boulders leading into the "Swamp" and unless you know the channel and how to maneuver into and out of the "Swamp" please refrain from trying your luck and going into that part of the upper end of the lake where the Appomattox Rivers flows into the reservoir. Don't go too far into Namozine Creek. You can fish the bridge area and then head to the right after you enter and fish that bank and into the grass. Good place to rest and have lunch. You will catch lots of small ones but all of the lake's species are in the area to the right after you go under the bridge in Namozine Creek. Other than for the "Swamp" and the back of Namozine Creek the only other waters off limits are by the dam making the entire lake good to go. Have fun and don't forget Whipponock Creek. Everyone has to fish this area if they fish The Chick!!!! Now, why did you get skunked on Chesdin? We can discuss it when you call me on the local bass clubs as per my PM to you. Sam!!! Thanks for the awesome info. I'll give you a call tomorrow about the club. I'm waiting on final approval from my boss for the go ahead. Needless to say, I'm excited about the prospect. On another great note, I finally made it to Lake Gaston today and I caught my personal best in Pretty Creek. She slammed a Snag Proof Frog in some Hydrilla. Lake Gaston is a great lake. The boaters do get out of control come around 1200 though. All in all a great day on the water. Thanks to all for the info once again! Quote
thirtysixit Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 I had a blast at Gaston this weekend. Found a school hammering some shad and caught a bunch throwing the ole' Sexy Dawg. All but one was a spotted bass. Nothing beats a topwater bite! Gaston is awesome...Docks are a big pattern for sure, but you can pretty much fish anyway you want to and catch them. Another cool thing is that in the past few years more and more spotted bass are showing up. I caught 6 during a trip down there this April, including one that was around 4 lbs on a practice day and a 2.5 lber on one of the tournament days. You'll also catch an occasional smallmouth. To expand on the water levels...it has 2 feet of variance that it's 'allowed' to operate in...So while the level remains pretty consistent, water is regularly moving in and out to maintain that consistency. You'll notice this the most around the bridges in the creeks, water will be rushing in or out. You'll like the bass fishing out in this area, lot of variety. The tidal rivers, especially the Potomac and James/Chickahominy, should be on your 'must-fish' list too. 1 Quote
pdc0621 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 I had a blast at Gaston this weekend. Found a school hammering some shad and caught a bunch throwing the ole' Sexy Dawg. All but one was a spotted bass. Nothing beats a topwater bite! Sounds like a great time! I have a tournament there on the 22nd. Quote
thirtysixit Posted August 15, 2015 Author Posted August 15, 2015 Sounds like a great time! I have a tournament there on the 22nd. Good! Let me know how it goes.... I hope you find 'em 1 Quote
thirtysixit Posted August 22, 2015 Author Posted August 22, 2015 Found this girl under a dock this morning! Quote
pdc0621 Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Good! Let me know how it goes.... I hope you find 'em Tough day of fishing, finished 8th with around 7.5 pounds and 3 fish. First place was 5 fish for a little over 11 pounds. 1 Quote
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