Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:25 PM)
- Water temp
- 66°F
- Water level
- 3.67 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Lake Gaston
Updated 24 min agoSource: USGS station 02079500 — ROANOKE RIVER AT BUGGS ISLAND, VA · 14.3 mi from Lake Gaston
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Poplar Creek
| Location | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Gaston |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.570785, -78.044729 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Mecklenburg |
Poplar Creek is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Gaston in Virginia at coordinates 36.57079, -78.04473. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Poplar Creek is a public boat launch on Lake Gaston in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poplar Creek
Is Poplar Creek free to use?
Yes, Poplar Creek is a public boat launch with free access in Virginia.
What water does Poplar Creek access?
Poplar Creek provides boat launch access to Lake Gaston in Virginia.
How do I get to Poplar Creek?
Poplar Creek is located at coordinates 36.570785, -78.044729 in Virginia. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 9.7 mi of Poplar Creek, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.