The best sporting goods shops in Gaston County

4 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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The Great Outdoors (opens in a new tab)

112 N Cherry St · Cherryville

Need to restock your tackle box or finally plan that woods day? The Great Outdoors is a family-run one-stop shop with a huge fishing…

Need to restock your tackle box or finally plan that woods day? The Great Outdoors is a family-run one-stop shop with a huge fishing department, hunting and shooting essentials, boats, and outdoor clothing since 1999... basically everything for getting outside without overthinking it.

From the Gastonia newsletter, August 7, 2026

DICK'S Sporting Goods (opens in a new tab)

415 Cox Rd #100 · Gastonia

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

Academy Sports + Outdoors (opens in a new tab)

3580 E Franklin Blvd · Gastonia

Sporting goods chain selling athletic apparel & footwear, plus outdoor gear & fitness equipment.

Sporting goods chain selling athletic apparel & footwear, plus outdoor gear & fitness equipment.

Catawba River Outfitters (opens in a new tab)

6 N Main St · Belmont

Catawba River Outfitters keeps locals stocked with legit outdoor apparel, gear, and footwear that actually holds up from South Fork runs to…

Catawba River Outfitters keeps locals stocked with legit outdoor apparel, gear, and footwear that actually holds up from South Fork runs to Crowders hikes. Swing through downtown Belmont this week, grab what you need, and pretend it was always in your gear closet.

From the Gastonia newsletter, August 10, 2026