Lake Gaston is a beautiful unspoiled lake situated in the rolling foothills of Virginia and North Carolina. It is a 34 miles long controlled lake, providing 20,300 acres of recreational surface and over 350 miles of shoreline. The waters of Lake Gaston are officially classified “A-2”, the highest rating in the eastern United States. With a limited variation of water level, no more than one foot rise or fall, the unspoiled beauty and peaceful atmosphere has been preserved. Lake Gaston’s easy accessibility makes it the best choice for those seeking quiet rest, active water sport fun, fishing, or a retirement home.

Some of the best fishing in the east is found here. All year long, striped bass, crappie, catfish, large and smallmouth bass, and many varieties of sunfish are caught by amateur and professional anglers.

Once a part of the Roanoke River, the earliest inhabitants were Occoneechee Indians. The Occoneechee settled where the Dan and Staunton Rivers merge to become the Roanoke River. As the early English frontiers advanced westward, the colonists used this river to move their tobacco, livestock and forest products to the eastern markets.

The rich heritage of this area still remains: friendly people in a small town environment…pride in one’s work…construction costs and taxes you can afford…the challenge of a big bass strike…and the calm beauty of a sparkling sunset over the lake….