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 #362 of 408 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 11 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 21.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 21 km/h from E, gusting 38 km/h |
| Pressure | 1022 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 12.56 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 0 |
| Precipitation (24h) | 0.9 mm |
| 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 October average of 21.0 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Kerr Lake VA
Kerr Lake VA currently scores 55 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 21.0 °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 +4.5
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Moon phase +3.0
- lunar feeding rhythm
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
- Gust factor +1.6
- gustiness versus steady wind
What’s biting now
The model expects today: largemouth-bass, crappie, bluegill, smallmouth-bass, yellow-bullhead, white-crappie, green-sunfish, longnose-gar
Bite windows
Best months for Kerr Lake VA:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-19, 74/100
4 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
9 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.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
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 55 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.