Water Level: 299.44 | Water Temperature: 50.9˚
Weather: 27˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 5 mph
1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are starting to move shallow as water temps approach 51˚, staging around bushes on points, creek backs, and coves. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits, jig ‘n pig combos, and plastic grubs fished near riprap and submerged wood remain productive.
2. Striped Bass: Stripers continue to bite near main lake points and creeks like Nutbush and Eastland. Live and cut shad are the top choices, with trolling deep-diving crankbaits in 15-18 feet also effective.
3. Crappie: Crappie are schooling around brushpiles and bridge pilings in 6-10 feet of water. Small minnows and tiny jigs work best, especially near creek mouths.
4. White Bass: Look for white bass at creek mouths such as Bluestone, where they gather before spawning runs.
5. Catfish: Catfish anglers will find success using chicken livers or cut shad near deeper holes and below Kerr Dam.
With steady cool temperatures and mostly cloudy skies, fishing is shaping up well this week. The water temperature is slowly climbing, encouraging bass and crappie to move into more active pre-spawn patterns. Anglers should focus on shallow cover and structure during low light periods and early afternoons. Stripers remain active in key creeks and main lake points, making live bait and trolling effective strategies. Overall, conditions are favorable for anglers targeting a variety of species—get out early and enjoy the spring fishing action on Kerr Lake.