Fishing
Kerr Reservoir is a popular fishing destination for many anglers on the East coast of the United States. This is largely due to the large and diverse community of game fish. The game fish are numerous and often large. Some of the major species of game fish in Kerr Reservoir include striped bass, crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, and sunfish. The striped bass, commonly referred to as rockfish on the Virginia side, is a strong fighter that offers a challenging fight to fishermen who seek it out. Fishermen targeting striped bass should travel to the area directly below the John H. Kerr Dam. This location is the perfect habitat for striped bass and numerous large trophies have been caught here. Trolling is among the best methods for catching striped bass. Fishermen should troll at speeds of 2 to 4 miles per hour using large spoons, blue fish rigs, or spinnerbaits. Squid, shad, and minnows are all great bait options. In recent years, the catfish populations of Kerr Reservoir have become the primary reason for anglers to visit the lake. This is due to the successful capture of a world record blue catfish in 2011. The catfish was caught below the dam and weighed in at 147 pounds. The deep fishing holes near the dam remain excellent locations for catfishing to this day. A bottom rig with heavy tackle and a 1 or 2 ounce weight is the ideal setup. A variety of baits ranging from stink baits to chicken livers are effective. Largemouth bass also have a large abundance at Kerr Reservoir. As they do in most freshwater bodies of water, largemouth bass reside near Kerr's weed beds, drop offs, debris. Buffalo Creek and Grass Creek are great locations for largemouth bass fishermen to target. These species can be caught using a variety of tackle options, but deep diving crankbaits, shad imitations, and spinnerbaits are among the most effective. A medium weight rod with a line of a 10 to 15 pound test should be used due to the large sizes that largemouth bass can reach. The crappie and bluegill populations of Kerr Reservoir offer excitement to both casual and avid fishermen. These species can be caught along the shallows of the entire lake, but Buffalo Creek is one of the best locations to target. Light tackle and fly rods are the most successful options.
Facilities 
Kerr Reservoir offers many facilities including marinas, piers, paved boat landings, fueling stations, restrooms, tackle shops, and lodging.
The Lake
Kerr Reservoir is a very large body of water. It has a total area of 77 square miles. On average, Kerr Reservoir is 30 feet in depth.

Anglers of many interests and preferences will find Kerr Reservoir to be an excellent location for high quality fishing.

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