Kerr Lake VA fishing forecast
Kerr Lake VA is a freshwater fishing spot in Virginia, United States. Anglers here target Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, September, October, November.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #325 of 644 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 6 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 23.4 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 9 km/h from SW, gusting 26 km/h |
| Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 55.84 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 2 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the August average of 23.4 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 20.0 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Kerr Lake VA
Kerr Lake VA currently scores 64 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 23.4 °C. 6 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +15.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Wind +12.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Thermocline +3.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
- Moon phase +2.0
- lunar feeding rhythm
What’s biting now
The model expects today: bluegill, channel-catfish, yellow-bullhead, green-sunfish, longnose-gar, flathead-catfish, shortnose-gar, bowfin
Bite windows
Best months for Kerr Lake VA:
Score history at this spot
26 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-17, 76/100
10 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
3 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · beach
What you can catch
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Micropterus salmoides
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Pomoxis spp.
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Lepomis macrochirus
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Ictalurus punctatus
Best months by species at Kerr Lake VA
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrappiePomoxis spp. | ||||||||||||
| BluegillLepomis macrochirus | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.
FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Federal and state waters rules overlap — always verify current federal and state agency rules before fishing.
Check Kerr Lake VA before you go
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Kerr Lake VA?
Anglers at Kerr Lake VA target Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Channel Catfish.
When is the best time to fish Kerr Lake VA?
The most productive months at Kerr Lake VA are typically March, April, May, September, October, November.
What is the fishing forecast for Kerr Lake VA right now?
Kerr Lake VA currently scores 64 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Kerr Lake VA from shore?
Yes — Kerr Lake VA is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Kerr Lake VA right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Largemouth BassHow to Catch CrappieBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.