Water Level: 297.6 | Water Temperature: 74.7˚
Weather: 63˚ | Cloudy | Winds: 7 mph
1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are active and holding around secondary points and chunk rock banks with drops into 8-12 feet of water. Slow-rolling spinnerbaits and soft plastic grubs along edges of submerged wood cover are producing quality catches. Try fishing early or late in the day when bass move shallow.
2. Striped Bass: Stripers are schooling near the mouths of major creeks and along main river channels. Trolling deep-diving crankbaits and Cordell Redfins between Buoy 7 and Clarksville remains productive, especially during overcast conditions.
3. Crappie: Crappie continue to stack on submerged brushpiles and wood structures in 9-12 feet of water. Small minnows and jigs fished vertically remain the go-to presentations.
4. White Bass: Schools of white bass are present near the mouth of Bluestone Creek and mid-lake coves. Trolling silver or pearl crankbaits and small spinnerbaits will entice bites during midday.
5. Catfish: Blue and flathead catfish are active near the dam and deep holes. Cut shad and live bait fished around structure can produce some trophy-sized catches.
Cloudy skies and moderate winds are creating favorable conditions for active fish across multiple species this week. Water temperatures remain warm but are beginning to cool, encouraging bass and crappie to feed more aggressively. Anglers should focus on points with nearby brush and rocky drop-offs, adjusting retrieval speeds to match cooler water activity. Overall, this is a great time to target a variety of species with versatile tactics—get out early and enjoy some steady fall fishing action at Kerr Lake.