Bass Fishing
Corps of Engineers cancels Kerr Lake tournaments
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has canceled fishing tournament permits at Kerr Lake due to concerns over the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic. […]
Kerr Lake
Big Bass
Kerr Lake guide bags huge Jordan Lake bass
Chris Bullock is usually chasing crappie and catfish on Kerr Lake, but he proved he’s still got the skills when it comes to bass fishing after landing an 11-pounder last week. […]
Catfish
Thermocline has Kerr cats feeding strong
When the thermocline shows up on Kerr Lake, anglers who know what to look for will find a hot catfish bite. […]
Bass Fishing
If the water’s up Kerr Lake bass will be in shoreline cover
Bass fishing on Kerr Lake in June can be great as long as you pay attention to the water level and adjust your tactics accordingly. […]
Catfish
Young angler catches 105-pound catfish at Kerr Lake
A youth angler on Kerr Lake caught the fish of a lifetime on April 20, 2019 when a giant blue catfish bit his tiny piece of cut bait while he was fishing with his dad and twin brother. The fish weighed 105 pounds. […]
Crappie/Bream
Target Kerr Lake slabs on the move
Long-line trolling is the key to catching Kerr Lake’s crappie in the month of April, but you have to do it at the right speed and with the right size lures. […]
Crappie/Bream
Higher lake levels not slowing Kerr Lake crappie bite
Kerr Lake has seen a lot of heavy rain since last summer, but the crappie bite has been going strong throughout the month of March. […]
Crappie/Bream
Kerr Lake slabs are on the move through November
When water temperatures drop, crappie go on the feed at Kerr Lake on the North Carolina-Virginia border.
Catfish
Kerr Lake’s catfish biting around mussels and baitfish schools
Summer does not have to mean a decline in fishing potential — especially for blue catfish. According to guide Wes Jordan of Creedmoor, N.C., blues will be actively feeding throughout Kerr Lake, aka Buggs Island, but their depth range will run the gamut, and an angler wanting to load up will have to cover the water column. […]
Catfish
8-year-old angler catches 100-pound catfish at Kerr Lake
On a spring break outing, H.R. Carver of Roxboro, NC, along with his sons Jack and Sam, set out to enjoy all that Kerr Lake had to offer — a rented cabin, hiking, and a guided fishing trip with Austin Sartin of Burlington, NC. Such adventures often create memories that last a lifetime, and this was no exception. Eight-year-old Sam caught a 100-pound blue catfish. […]