lake in North Carolina, USA
A 50,000-acre border reservoir ('Buggs Island') with special 9-inch/25 crappie limits, 18-inch walleye, striped bass and giant blue catfish. Located in the Roanoke River on the Virginia border.
John H. Kerr Reservoir is a lake in North Carolina, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing John H. Kerr Reservoir can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, White Crappie, and White Perch. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on John H. Kerr Reservoir.
Make sure you're fishing legally at John H. Kerr Reservoir. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at John H. Kerr Reservoir:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at John H. Kerr Reservoir:
Anglers at John H. Kerr Reservoir can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, White Crappie, and White Perch. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for John H. Kerr Reservoir before you cast a line.
John H. Kerr Reservoir is a lake in North Carolina, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.