John H. Kerr Reservoir
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John H. Kerr Reservoir Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Swim Jigs4
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')3
- Carolina Rigs2
- Wacky Rigs2
- Buzzbaits1
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- Crappie1 Report
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John H. Kerr Reservoir Fishing Reports
48 Reports on John H. Kerr Reservoir
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Carolina Rigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
56°
Most success was dragging a C-rig on main lake points, but you had to fight heavy wind to do it. Success to a lesser extent in shallow dirty water upriver throwing spinnerbaits, crank baits, and vibrating jogs. Most fish do not seem to have moved up to spawn yet.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
54°
DT6 and DT8 in Bluegill and Craw colors caught the majority with some plastics around docks rounded off a good day in stained water and cool temperatures. Air temp was 37* at dawn and water temp was 51.4* it warmed with bluebird skies to water 56.8* and air temp was 63* by 2:30pm
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