Lake Gaston is a 20,300-acre man-made reservoir straddling the border of North Carolina and Virginia. Stretching 35 miles from the John H. Kerr Dam to the Gaston Dam, this picturesque lake boasts 350 miles of shoreline and serves multiple purposes including hydroelectric power generation, public water supply, and recreation. With an average depth of 40 feet, Lake Gaston offers relatively stable water levels that typically fluctuate only 6-12 inches, making it a predictable and reliable fishing destination. The lake's diverse underwater structure, including rocky points, humps adjacent to the river channel, creek arms with boat docks, riprap banks, and abundant aquatic vegetation create ideal habitats for a variety of game fish, establishing Lake Gaston as a premier fishing destination in both states.