Water Level: 300.49 | Water Temperature: 58.8˚
Weather: 60˚ | Patchy Fog | Winds: 1 mph
1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are active in shallow to moderate depths of 3-8 feet, focusing around buckbrush, willow bushes, and rocky points. Use plastic worms, creature baits, and spinnerbaits fished slowly in and around submerged wood and brush.
2. Striped Bass: Stripers are being caught trolling bucktails and live shad, primarily in 10-15 feet of water near main lake channels and the dam area. Early morning and late evening offer the best bite, especially around bridge structures.
3. Crappie: Crappie are schooling near submerged brushpiles and bridge pilings in 8-12 feet of water. Small live minnows or jigs fished gently will produce consistent catches.
4. Catfish: Catfish are biting well on cut shad, chicken liver, and stink baits in shallow coves and creek mouths, especially where current is mild.
With water temperatures hovering near 59 degrees and calm winds under 2 mph, conditions are favorable for early season fishing across multiple species. Patchy fog in the mornings may slow the start but will give way to stable weather ideal for exploring both main lake points and back coves. Anglers should focus on natural cover and structure, employing a mix of live bait and soft plastics to adapt to fish holding patterns. Persistence in targeting willows, buckbrush, and submerged timber will reward those on the water this week at Kerr Lake. Enjoy the spring bite!