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W. Kerr Scott Reservoir

North Carolina, United States

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W. Kerr Scott Reservoir fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Common carp

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Channel catfish

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Spotted bass

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Redear sunfish

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General info

W. Kerr Scott Reservoir is a lake located in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Bluegill.

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36Β°06β€²47β€³N 81Β°16β€²59.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir, NC

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

North Wilkesboro

9.0 miles away

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55.3 miles away

Kannapolis

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Mount Holly

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Lexington

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Concord

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Kernersville

66.9 miles away

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FAQ about W. Kerr Scott Reservoir fishing

W. Kerr Scott Reservoir is a lake located in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°06β€²47β€³N 81Β°16β€²59.3β€³W
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The most common species in W. Kerr Scott Reservoir are:
  • Largemouth bass - 123 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Spotted bass - 60 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 18 members reported to have caught this fish
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