Kerr Lake is an Army Corp of Engineers flood control lake. It is approximately 49,000 flooded acres with approximately 800 miles of shoreline. The aerial photo to the left shows the many cuts and coves of the lake. See a detailed map of the lake. Because it is for flood control it can fluctuate, and probably will, by as much as 10 feet a year. Kerr Lake is convenient to NC and VA. It is on I-85 approximately 45 miles from Raleigh 110 from Richmond, and 180 miles from Charlotte.

Kerr Lake in known for outdoor sports including camping, boating, skiing, sailing, wind surfing, nature walking, bird watching, golfing and hunting. Kerr lake is also known for its crappie, bass and striper fishing. It also has other fish including catfish and white perch to name just a few. There is not exceptional shore fishing but there is good pier fishing at Bullocksville and Henderson Point. Henderson Point is open 24 hours per day.

The Kerr Lake State Park and Recreation Area in Henderson, NC, (252) 438-7791, needs to be checked out.The park offers accessible facilities, boating, camping, a very nice community building, education and events, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and swimming. The park has accessible facilities and takes reservations.

There is tremendous fishing at Kerr Lake. Fish hard for the following:

Largemouth Bass - Kerr Lake is great drawing several top national tournaments. During all of spring and summer the fishing will take your breath.
Striped Bass - Kerr Lake is one of a few lakes where striped bass can reproduce naturally. This make striper fishing is good here. Good seasons are spring , fall and winter. Try live bait like herring or gizzard shad. Also try bucktails and topwater baits in winter. Both shad and herring can be caught for bait out of the lake.
Crappie - Kerr Lake is one of the top crappie lakes in the area. Spring and fall are best but other seasons can be productive. Try live minnows as well as artificial's.
Catfish -- Kerr Lake is productive for large blue and flathead catfish.

But don't limit yourself to these fish. There are tons of perch and excellent panfishing. Here are some good links:

Take a kid with you. Have fun fishing near Kerr Lake.