Fishing conditions for John H. Kerr Reservoir
05:16
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 29
7:55 AM
humidity
88%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
20kmmoon rise
18:59AMmoon
new moon
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John H. Kerr Reservoir Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in John H. Kerr Reservoir, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak) and Friday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in John H. Kerr Reservoir.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 05:16 AM, sunset: 07:23 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 5.1 mph (2.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 7.7 mph (3.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.71 inHg (755 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:59 PM and moonset at 4:03 AM.
About this spot
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John H. Kerr Reservoir Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in John H. Kerr Reservoir, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak) and Friday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in John H. Kerr Reservoir.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 05:16 AM, sunset: 07:23 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 5.1 mph (2.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 7.7 mph (3.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.71 inHg (755 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:59 PM and moonset at 4:03 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake) is a 50,000-acre reservoir on the Virginia-North Carolina border, famous throughout the mid-Atlantic for its outstanding striped bass fishing and excellent largemouth bass and channel catfish. The lake's combination of massive striped bass schools, trophy-size fish potential, and beautiful Piedmont Carolina scenery makes it one of the most sought-after reservoirs on the East Coast. Spot Features: John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake) is a 50,000-acre USACE reservoir on the Roanoke River on the Virginia-North Carolina border, featuring massive open water, diverse coves, and the deep channels where striped bass hunt shad. Striped bass are targeted by trolling in the main lake or jigging near schooling fish, largemouth bass in the coves with soft plastics, catfish with cut bait. Seasonality: Striped bass are the primary year-round sport fish at Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), with the best action in fall and winter when cooler temperatures energize them. Largemouth bass are active from spring through fall. Channel catfish feed through the warmer months. Striped bass fishing at Kerr is famous throughout the mid-Atlantic for producing trophy fish.
