Mecklenburg County Featured Fishing Sites
Site #1: Buggs Island (John H. Kerr Reservoir)
Description: A 50,000-acre lake with over 800 miles of shoreline, is the largest lake in Virginia and one of the most scenic in the south. Day-use areas, 30 boat launches and boat rentals are available, as well as secluded lakefront residential properties. The lake also offers a fishing pier to meet the needs of handicapped fishing enthusiast.
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Site #2: Lake Gaston
Description: Lake Gaston is one of the most beautiful places to visit, to retire or to call your second home.Gorgeous Lake Gaston is between Interstates 85 and 95 and runs along the Virginia - North Carolina border. As a man made lake, Lake Gaston has long been popular fishing and water recreation. The lake is not federally owned. Lake Gaston was formed from impounding the Roanoke River and was constructed in 1963. Lake Gaston is about 35 miles long and covers more than 20,000 acres with 350 miles of shoreline. That shoreline is in both VA and NC.
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Site #3: Occoneechee State Park
Description: Located on a wooded peninsula of Buggs Island, encompasses 2,690 acres and is a haven for anglers, vacation campers and nature lovers. The park offers boat-launching facilities, nature trials, campgrounds, and history exhibits about the Occoneechee Indians. |
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