Reservoir · Wilkes, North Carolina
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir near Wilkesboro
Location Snapshot
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir near Wilkesboro is a Yadkin-headwaters reservoir in North Carolina, distinct from Kerr Lake on the Roanoke. Largemouth bass are the primary target, with black crappie, channel catfish, and bluegill adding warmwater variety.
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
- 1,029.70 ft
- Change over 24 hours
- +0.11 ft
- Trend
- Rising
- Last updated
- 33 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
41°F
Feels like
36°F
Wind
3 mph S
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 71°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 69°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 74°F / Low 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 69°F / Low 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 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
Largemouth bass are primary and wild in W. Kerr Scott Reservoir near Wilkesboro. Black crappie and channel catfish are common and wild. Bluegill are present and wild.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Official sources
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