Lake Gaston is a reservoir in the eastern United States . Part of the lake is in the North Carolina counties of Halifax , Northampton , and Warren . The part extending into Virginia lies in Brunswick and Mecklenburg counties. Lake Gaston is roughly 35 miles (56 km) long and covers over 20,000 acres (81 km), with 350 miles (560 km) of shoreline.
23-647: The area surrounding the lake is home to more than 150,000 residents. The nearest towns are Littleton and Roanoke Rapids in North Carolina, and Clarksville and South Hill in Virginia. The lake is not federally owned. It was formed in 1963 when the Virginia Electric Power Company (VEPCO) built Gaston Dam on the Roanoke River to generate hydroelectric power for Dominion Resources , which owns
46-616: A North Carolina state record for that species. A valid fishing license from either North Carolina or Virginia is required for fishing on Lake Gaston but is not required for those under the age of 15. Virginia and North Carolina have a reciprocal license agreement for Lake Gaston, which means that hook-and-line fishing licenses purchased from either North Carolina or Virginia are honored in Lake Gaston. Note: North Carolina fishing regulations apply on North Carolina portions of these waters. Virginia fishing regulations apply in Virginia waters. "Lake
69-679: Is a citizens' organization that actively advocates and promotes the interests of households and businesses who own property in the two states and five counties encompassing Lake Gaston. Each of the five counties surrounding Lake Gaston has four volunteer Director positions on the LGA Board, plus one at-large position, for a total of 25 Directors. It is a volunteer, non-profit, nonpartisan, and nonsectarian organization, unified for more significant influence with federal, state, local officials, and agencies that have management authority on and around Lake Gaston. Lake Gaston covers an extended geographical area and
92-420: Is bordered by several towns. Real estate is generally broken up via quadrant, and realtors will use the terms "South-East", "South-West", "North-East", and "North-West" when discussing general location of a property on the lake. Generally speaking, no individual owns waterfront property on Lake Gaston. Dominion Power owns the lake and lands up to the "High Water Mark." Real estate, listed with an indicator, tells
115-468: Is owned by Womack Publishing Company, a family-owned community newspaper business based in Chatham, Va. It is published each Wednesday. Other publications include Lake Life magazine, a full-color glossy magazine, published seasonally. The community newspaper has 17,500 readers each week, covers Mecklenburg and Brunswick counties in Virginia and Warren, Northampton, and Halifax counties in North Carolina, including
138-497: The Ohio River were later determined to be saugeye through genetic techniques. Like walleye and sauger, saugeye are predominantly piscivorous . Prey consumed ultimately depends on location and prey availability, but saugeye diets primarily consist of centrarchids , cyprinids , and clupeids . In many cases, saugeye are stocked to utilize abundant gizzard shad , a prey item they readily consume. Saugeye are produced by crossing
161-498: The census of 2000, there were 692 people, 333 households, and 201 families residing in the town. The population density was 720.5 people per square mile (278.2 people/km ). There were 378 housing units at an average density of 393.6 per square mile (152.0/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 54.34% White , 42.77% African American , 0.29% Native American , 0.43% Asian , 1.16% from other races , and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of
184-487: The Magazine" is a reflection of life on Lake Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Lake. It is published monthly, connecting people through inspiring, entertaining, and informative content. The distribution includes households in the lake country that subscribe to The Daily Herald, and complimentary copies are available at high profile locations throughout Halifax and Northampton counties. "The Lake Gaston Gazette-Observer," founded in 1955,
207-477: The Roanoke Valley Veterans Museum [REDACTED] Media related to Littleton, North Carolina at Wikimedia Commons Saugeye The saugeye ( Sander canadensis × vitreus ) is a hybrid freshwater fish of walleye and sauger of the family Percidae . The color of saugeye varies between olive green to gold but most individuals exhibit distinct dark saddles extending across
230-673: The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources annually, and striped bass are managed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission through stocking. Lake Gaston is a popular spot for fishing tournaments which can be found throughout the season. A Virginia state record saugeye ( Sander canadensis × vitreus ) was caught in Lake Gaston on a crankbait lure on May 29, 2023, weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces (2.9 kg). An 8-pound (3.6 kg) chain pickerel caught on minnow bait on February 13, 1968 set
253-403: The average family size was 2.70. In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 68.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 65.5 males. The median income for a household in the town
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#1732851353154276-427: The body. Additionally, saugeye exhibit distinct streaks across the dorsal fin that frequently have one to two rows of spots along the base. Sauger will have multiple rows of spots while walleye only exhibit indistinct crescents across the dorsal fin. Saugeye are difficult to identify based on external characteristics alone due to their similarity with both parent species. For example, 27% of presumed walleye sampled in
299-588: The buyer how many linear feet of property they would potentially own that abuts to the High Water Mark. This number used to be referred to as the "HWM" on real estate listings, and is now referred to as "DOM". However, Dominion Power does allow for construction of boathouses and other permitted structures through an approval process. By quad: *Overby Marine, Littleton, NC *Northampton Marine, Henrico, NC *Poplar Point Marine, Bracey, VA *Fred's Boats Sales and Service, Littleton, NC The North Carolina part of
322-587: The few areas in the country with three hydroelectric dams in close proximity to one another. Lake Gaston has long been famous for fishing and other water recreations. The lake is a favorite vacation spot because it is close to the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, I-85 , and I-95 . Lake Gaston, built for flood control, hydroelectric power, and recreational enjoyment, includes such activities as fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, and wakeboarding . Lake Gaston differs from many other lakes in that
345-571: The lake is controlled by the Wildlife Resources Commission . The Virginia side is regulated by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries . Lake Gaston has been well stocked with game fish which include large mouth bass, crappie, sunfish, striped bass / rock fish, and a variety of catfish species. You can also find other species of fish such as white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel , and sometimes walleye . Walleye are stocked by
368-442: The lake. The dam is located on the North Carolina side and generates electricity for Dominion North Carolina Power, which is the North Carolina operating company of Dominion Resources. The dam includes four hydroelectric generators, with a total generating capacity of 224 megawatts. Lake Gaston, fed by water from Kerr Lake upstream, and supplies water to Roanoke Rapids Lake downstream, a smaller predecessor to Lake Gaston. One of
391-407: The population. There were 333 households, out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 20.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and
414-501: The time of founding. In 1882, Littleton College for women was founded with an initial enrollment of eleven students. The college became relatively successful with a peak enrollment of 285 in 1908. On January 22, 1919, the college was destroyed by fire, and without an endowment, it was never rebuilt. Person's Ordinary and St. Alban's Episcopal Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Originally Littleton
437-484: The towns of Littleton and Warrenton in North Carolina and Gasburg and Bracey in Virginia as well as the communities of Henrico, and Ebony. The "Lake Gaston Guide" is a webpage sharing news, weather, fishing, boating/camping, events & entertainment, real estate, maps, and directory information for residents of and visitors to the Lake Gaston Area. After many years of court battles, a 70-mile (110 km) pipeline
460-512: The water levels are strictly regulated through a license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The license also requires cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , which manages the upstream feeder lake, Kerr Lake. There are 4 defined operating conditions for Lake Gaston: As a result of controlled lake levels, fixed docks and boathouses are normal on Lake Gaston. The Lake Gaston Association (LGA)
483-485: Was $ 23,182, and the median income for a family was $ 37,500. Males had a median income of $ 29,583 versus $ 22,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 15,901. About 19.1% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over. Littleton is home to the Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum, AKA Bigfoot Museum. as well as
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#1732851353154506-533: Was divided between the counties of Warren and Halifax, but on July 1, 1974, an election was made to make Littleton only to be a part of Halifax County. Little Manor and the Dr. Charles and Susan Skinner House and Outbuildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km ), all land. As of
529-529: Was established from Lake Gaston to Virginia Beach to provide water to that coastal community in Virginia. Littleton, North Carolina Littleton is a town in Halifax County , North Carolina , United States. The population was 674 at the 2010 census . It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area . Littleton was named after William Little, a state senator at
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