The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
Wilkes County, North Carolina · about 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
Level steady, calm this morning.
About W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
In Wilkes County, North Carolina, W. Kerr Scott Reservoir covers about 1,280 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 24 miles. Its surface is about 1,030 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Cricket, is about 3 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,030 ft
- County
- Wilkes County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in North Carolina usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:00 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
- Cricketabout 3 mi northeast
- Moravian Fallsabout 3.3 mi east
- Millers Creekabout 3.6 mi northeast
- Wilkesboroabout 3.8 mi east
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Questions about W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
What fish are in W. Kerr Scott Reservoir?
Lakes like W. Kerr Scott Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is W. Kerr Scott Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is W. Kerr Scott Reservoir?
About 1,280 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near W. Kerr Scott Reservoir?
Cricket is about 3 miles northeast; Moravian Falls is about 3.3 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in W. Kerr Scott Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
