Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:26 PM
- Water temp
- 68°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 25 min agoSource: USGS station 02079500 — ROANOKE RIVER AT BUGGS ISLAND, VA · 14.3 mi from Lake Gaston
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (76% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Steel Bridge
| Location | Beechwood, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Gaston |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.606880, -78.209899 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Mecklenburg |
Steel Bridge is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Gaston in Beechwood, Virginia at coordinates 36.60688, -78.20990. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Steel Bridge is a public boat launch on Lake Gaston in Beechwood, 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 Steel Bridge
Is Steel Bridge free to use?
Yes, Steel Bridge is a public boat launch with free access in Beechwood, Virginia.
What water does Steel Bridge access?
Steel Bridge provides boat launch access to Lake Gaston in Beechwood, Virginia.
How do I get to Steel Bridge?
Steel Bridge is located at coordinates 36.606880, -78.209899 in Beechwood, 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 6.7 mi of Steel Bridge, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.