Water Level: 300.98 | Water Temperature: 73.8˚
Weather: 72˚ | Chance Rain Showers | Winds: 3 mph
1. Striped Bass: Fish are gathering near the dam area and around Buoys 2 to 4. Trolling with Cordell Redfins or fluorescent red and silver/black back crankbaits remains effective, especially during low-light periods at dawn and dusk.
2. Largemouth Bass: Best action is found in 20-30 feet of water along main lake points and red mud flats. Carolina-rigged pumpkinseed Zoom lizards and deep-diving crankbaits produce well. Early mornings may reward slow-rolled spinnerbaits in shallower flats.
3. Crappie: Fair to good catches around bridge abutments and brush piles in 15-25 feet of water. Small minnows and white or pink jigs fished gently near submerged structure are recommended.
4. White Bass: Active in creeks such as Bluestone and Buffalo. Trolling small Rat-L-Traps and Doll Flies along creek channels is effective.
5. Catfish: Productive fishing near Buffalo Creek and river junctions using cut bait or live bait. Look for calmer spots along the shorelines during rain showers.
August’s warming water and stable weather patterns are encouraging fish to spread out but remain near structure and points. The chance of rain showers could improve surface activity, especially early and late in the day. Anglers should focus on low-light periods and use natural bait colors to entice bites. Overall, fishing conditions look favorable for a productive week on Kerr Lake—get out early and enjoy the cooler mornings!