Lake Gaston
Affected River Basins
Roanoke
Affected Counties
Halifax, Northampton and Warren
Fish to avoid:
Blue Catfish
Bowfin (Blackfish)
Bullhead Catfishes
Channel Catfish
Chain Pickerel (Jackfish)
Flathead Catfish
Largemouth Bass
Walleye
Warmouth
White Catfish
Yellow Perch
Generally, choose these fish from the central part of the state:
Black Crappie
White Crappie
Bluegill Sunfish (Brim)
Redbreast Sunfish (Brim)
Redear Sunfish (Brim)
White Bass
White Perch
Pollutants
Advisory
Date issued: November 18, 2009
Elevated levels of mercury may be found in walleye and largemouth bass in these waters. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and children under 15 should avoid eating walleye and largemouth bass from this lake due to high levels of mercury. Other people should eat no more than one to two meals per month of walleye or largemouth bass from this lake. A meal of fish is approximately six (6) ounces of uncooked fish.