John H. Kerr Reservoir
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter (Current)
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Winter
- Blade Baits1
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
- Umbrella Rigs1
Total Fishing Reports
55
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Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Blade Baits
Structure
Pilings
Forage
Shad
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
48°
Kerr lake water temp was any where from 45-49.8 as a high. The fish were off main lake points, transitions, and bluffs. Actually had a really solid day out there weighing in just over 14lbs of fish in only 3 hours. The bass were suspended in 8-25 feet of water, but were usually near or inside big balls of bait. The spotted bass were in 6-8ft of water behind balls of bait. We actually had the pleasure of watching schools of bass push bait balls into the back of coves and see top water bites late into the winter season. With that being said majority of the fish were caught on an A rig, but some did come off a jerk bait and one off a drop shot. Despite cold water the fish were super aggressive with the first fish of the day biting right at the boat. Overall these fish do not seem to be slowing up just because of colder water. They may take a little longer to find, but if you find them you'll catch plenty!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
I caught fishing throwing a squarebill around docks and shallow banks.
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