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Located on the Virginia/North Carolina border between Route 95 and Route 85,
Lake Gaston’s 20,300 acres encompass portions of Halifax, Northampton and Warren
Counties in North Carolina and Brunswick and Mecklenburg Counties in Virginia.
Lake Gaston attracts many tourists and new residents with an average winter
temperature of 42.4 degrees and an average summer temperature of 76.5 degrees.
Activities abound for everyone; both young and old discover a pleasure perfect
paradise for vacation or year round living. Businesses around the lake provide
for the needs of a waterfront community with quality products and services.
Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are available. And with
easy access to the interstates, Lake Gaston offers a quieter paced lifestyle
with just a short drive to all the benefits of urban living.
Lake Gaston begins on the western end at Kerr Dam, built in 1953 for flood
control. Below Lake Gaston is Roanoke Rapids Lake, a smaller lake built in 1955
for hydroelectric power. The Gaston Dam was completed in 1963, and Lake Gaston
borders the counties of Mecklenburg and Brunswick in Virginia and Warren,
Halifax and Northampton in North Carolina. Normal height of the water is 200
feet above sea level and by regulation the water depth may vary only one foot
plus or minus from the normal level except in case of emergency. And with
virtually no pollution, the water is almost drinkable without treatment.
Lake Gaston is well stocked with game fish which include striped bass or rock
fish, large mouth bass, crappie, sunfish and several varieties of catfish. Other
species of fish sometimes caught are walleye, yellow perch and chain pickerel.
Fishing tournaments are popular throughout the season. A valid license for
either Virginia or North Carolina permits fishing from a boat in either state.
No license is required for those under 15.
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Key Facts
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Area Name |
Lake Gaston |
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Counties |
Halifax, Northampton, and Warren Counties in NC
Brunswick and Mecklenburg Counties in Virginia |
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Average Temperature |
Winter 42.4 degrees F
Summer 76.5 degrees F |
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Climate |
Lake Gaston offers a moderate climate characterized by mild winters, long
pleasant periods of spring and fall, and warm humid summers. Lake Gaston lies
between the Piedmont and Coastal regions of North Carolina, therefore, the
precipitation and temperature vary enough to provide an ideal climate |
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For the boating enthusiast, motor boating, tubing, water skiing, wakeboarding
and jet skiing are all popular water sports. Public boat ramps are available,
and marinas are scattered around the shoreline, offering gas and supplies as
well as lakeside dining.
Good restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities can be enjoyed year round in
the cities and towns around the area. For offshore recreation there are golfing
facilities, both public and private in close proximity. Area residents often
participate in the many nearby clubs which offer a wide variety of choices,
including gardening, travel, recreation, computers, and much more.
Annual events at the Lake include the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce's Annual
Battle of the Barbecue during Memorial Day weekend, a fireworks display held the
Saturday nearest the Fourth of July, the Chamber Golf Tournament during the
summer, and the Littleton/Lake Gaston Festival on Labor Day weekend.
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Parks, Recreation, Museums
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Parks, Lifestyles, Leisure Activities, Museums,
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