Reservoir · Wilkes, North Carolina
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir near Wilkesboro
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
Current lake conditions cannot be rated because key water observations are missing.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Lake elevation is available, but current water-temperature information is unavailable.
- Without enough current observations, StrikeTracks cannot identify a reliable fishing window.
Current Readings
- Water level
- 1,028.86 ft
- Change over 24 hours
- -0.19 ft
- Trend
- Falling
- Last updated
- 24 min ago
Source: USGS · W. KERR SCOTT RESERVOIR AT DAM NR WILKESBORO, NC · 02111391 · Elevation, lake/res, NAVD88
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
72°F
Feels like
77°F
Wind
3 mph W
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 4:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.10 in
Last 48 hours
0.10 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing lake level or shoreline conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 5 AM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 1 PM
Clear
Temp 92°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 5 PM
Clear
Temp 97°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 85°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 77°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 97°F / Low 71°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 93°F / Low 72°F
Chance 72%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 84°F / Low 67°F
Chance 55%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 87°F / Low 60°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir near Wilkesboro is a Wilkes County Yadkin-headwaters reservoir bass, crappie, and catfish fishery. StrikeTracks keeps this existing public identity and publishes complete static fishery. USGS 02111391 reports elevation, not live 00010. Distinct from Kerr Lake / Buggs Island (Roanoke, NC/VA) and from Lake Norman. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NCWRC W. Kerr Scott largemouth bass. USGS 02111391. Not Kerr Lake / Buggs Island.
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NCWRC Kerr Scott crappie.
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NCWRC Kerr Scott channel catfish.
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NCWRC Kerr Scott bluegill / sunfish.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Corps reservoir on the Yadkin at Wilkesboro, distinct from Kerr Lake on the Roanoke and from Lake Norman on the Catawba.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public ramps are documented by NCWRC and W. Kerr Scott Reservoir recreation. Catalog coordinates are USGS 02111391 at the dam.
Stocking information
NCWRC manages Kerr Scott warmwater fisheries. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
NCWRC inland lake rules apply. This identity is not Kerr Lake / Buggs Island and not Lake Norman. Confirm current NCWRC Fishing Regulations.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Wilkes, North Carolina
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Wilkes
Management Category
Mountain-piedmont reservoir
Regulation Scope
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir near Wilkesboro
Regulation Summary
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir near Wilkesboro: NCWRC inland reservoir rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
largemouth-bass, black-crappie, channel-catfish, bluegill
Public Access
Public
Description
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir near Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Existing public reservoir. Elevation-only USGS pin; PATH B fishery populated. Distinct from Kerr Lake / Buggs Island on the NC/VA Roanoke.
