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Fishing for crappie is typically best from February through April (pre-spawn and spawn); however, many anglers enjoy high catch rates year-round. Buffalo, Grassy, Bluestone, and Butcher Creeks are very productive for crappie.
John H. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake and Kerr Lake, is an exceptional fishing lake no matter the name, offering outstanding bass action as well as some of the best crappie and catfish fishing in the Southeast.
Resident and non-resident fishing licenses from Virginia or North Carolina will be recognized on all reservoir waters, and extended up the Staunton past Difficult Creek to the 360 Bridge. The...
Kerr Lake Fishing Report. Photo taken by Dallas Weston, The News Progress. If you want the most up-to-date information on what’s the current catch at Buggs Island Lake/Kerr Lake, or if you want more detailed information on the current lake levels, surface water temperature, information on boat ramps and camping sites and fishing report forums ...
John H. Kerr Reservoir (VA) fishing hot spots, information and reports, licensing and regulations, most popular fish species, bait and access points.
The large lake is wildly popular with both North Carolinians and Virginians for fishing and recreational purposes. For fishing, the lake has an abundance of large-mouth bass, striped bass (the only certified lake in Virginia to have a naturally reproducing population), crappie, catfish and bream.
Resident and non-resident fishing licenses from Virginia or North Carolina are recognized on all reservoir waters. The Visitor Assistance Center at John H. Kerr Reservoir is located adjacent to...
