Kerr Lake Tournaments
Dates, winners and ramps for Kerr Lake, North Carolina.
- 1upcoming
- 17results
- 17.2 lbavg win/day
Photo of John H. Kerr Reservoir: Bud Davis, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
Kerr Lake tournaments and results
Anglers tracking Kerr Lake get 4 scheduled events (1 still to come) and 17 published results. Trails holding events on Kerr Lake: Major League Fishing (MLF) and B.A.S.S. Events start in Henderson, Mecklenburg County, Va. and Clarksville, Va.
Five-bass winners here have averaged 17.25 pounds per day across 14 results, peaking at 21.62. The calendar shows 2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series Eastern All-American at Kerr Lake on 2027-10-07 as the next event.
Next events on Kerr Lake
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-10-07 | 2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series Eastern All-American at Kerr Lake | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Henderson | Vance County |
Dates read from organizer schedules in October 2026.
Kerr Lake winners
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | Per day (lb) | Big fish | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Kerr Lake | Lucas Murphy (West Columbia, S.C.) | 16 lb 14 oz | 16.88 | Vance County | |
| 2026-04-25 | 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Piedmont Division at Kerr Lake | Christopher Decker (Dublin, Va.) | 15 lb 10 oz | 15.62 | Vance County | |
| 2026-03-28 | 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Shenandoah Division at Kerr Lake | Austin Woody (Burlington, N.C.) | 20 lb 4 oz | 20.25 | Vance County | |
| 2025-05-04 | 2025 Strike King Bassmaster High School Series at Buggs Island | Ayden Rigsbee and Nolan Clark (Triangle Bass Club) | 16 lb 13 oz | Kieran Stephenson and Grady Stanley, 6-2 largemouth (Big Bass of the Day) | Mecklenburg County, Va. | |
| 2025-05-03 | 2025 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Kerr Lake | Tyler Trent (Nathalie, Va.) | 17 lb 8 oz | 17.5 | Kevin Chandler (New London, N.C.), 5 lb 2 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Vance County |
| 2025-04-30 | 2025 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Buggs Island | Trey Marco and Jake Rowlands (King University) | 38 lb 9 oz, two days | Mecklenburg County, Va. | ||
| 2025-04-19 | 2025 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Shenandoah Division at Kerr Lake | Kaden Buchmann (Troutman, N.C.) | 17 lb 2 oz | 17.12 | Wesley Cashwell (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.), 4 lb 10 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Vance County |
| 2025-03-08 | 2025 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Piedmont Division at Kerr Lake | Tyler Trent (Nathalie, Va.) | 21 lb 10 oz | 21.62 | Thomas Milton (Chester, Va.), 5 lb 12 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Vance County |
| 2024-10-03 | 2024 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional at Kerr Lake | Jake Monti (Mooresville, N.C.) | 38 lb 12 oz | 12.92 | Jake Monti, 7 lb 1 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Vance County |
| 2024-09-21 | 2024 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Piedmont Division at Kerr Lake | Chris Brummett (Lynch Station, Va.) | 34 lb 0 oz | 17 | Vance County | |
| 2024-05-04 | 2024 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Kerr Lake | Jason Barnes (Concord, N.C.) and Wade Grooms (Bonneau, S.C.), tie | 16 lb 13 oz each per the release text (table lists 16-3) | Samuel Jones (Fuquay Varina, N.C.), 4 lb 11 oz (Berkley Big Bass, co-angler) | Vance County | |
| 2024-04-13 | 2024 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Kerr Lake | Tyler Purcell (Townsville, N.C.) | 16 lb 11 oz | 16.69 | Shawn Hammack (Gasburg, Va.), 6 lb 6 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Vance County |
| 2023-09-09 | 2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Piedmont Division at Kerr Lake | Derik Hudson (Concord, Va.) | 31 lb 10 oz | 15.81 | Vance County | |
| 2023-05-13 | 2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Piedmont Division at Kerr Lake | Danny Haire (Yadkinville, N.C.) | 16 lb 15 oz | 16.94 | Ron Rousseau III (Raleigh, N.C.), 5 lb 9 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Vance County |
| 2023-05-06 | 2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Kerr Lake | Travis Donaldson (Cleveland, N.C.) | 19 lb 0 oz | 19 | John Wiese (Charlotte, N.C.), 5 lb 11 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Vance County |
| 2023-05-03 | 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Buggs Island | Powell Kemp (Scotland Neck, N.C.) | 48 lb 13 oz, three days | 16.27 | Clarksville, Va. | |
| 2023-03-18 | 2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Shenandoah Division at Kerr Lake | Bryson Peed (Clarksville, Va.) | 17 lb 14 oz | 17.88 | Bryson Peed, 5 lb 9 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Vance County |
Results appear only once an organizer or newspaper prints them, with the link.
Kerr Lake winning pace by event
The best winning pace on Kerr Lake is 21.62 pounds a day, set at 2025 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Piedmont Division at Kerr Lake in 2025.
The winning range over 14 events runs 12.9 to 21.6 pounds a day.
Each winning five-bass bag is averaged per day; team, cumulative, three-bass, length, big-fish and billfish formats are not counted.
Kerr Lake events already held
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Kerr Lake | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Henderson | Vance County |
| 2026-04-25 | 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Piedmont Division at Kerr Lake | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Henderson | Vance County |
| 2026-03-28 | 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Shenandoah Division at Kerr Lake | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Henderson | Vance County |
Takeoff and trails on Kerr Lake
Access areas used on Kerr Lake
- Nutbush Bridge Creek Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, south ramp1 lane, Vance
- Satterwhite Point Park And Marina Boat Ramp, Vance County, southwest ramp1 lane, Vance
- Flemingtown Landing5 lanes, 71 trailer spaces, 3 docks, closed temporarily, Henderson
- Satterwhite Point Park And Marina Boat Ramp, Vance County, northeast ramp2 lanes, Vance
- Nutbush Bridge Creek Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, north ramp4 lanes, Vance
- Steele Creek Marina Boat Ramp, Vance County, south ramp1 lane, fee, Vance
- Steele Creek Marina Boat Ramp, Vance County, north ramp2 lanes, fee, Vance
- Grassy Creek Park Boat Ramp2 lanes, fee, Granville
- Bullocksville Park Boat Ramp2 lanes, Vance
- Hibernia2 lanes, 40 trailer spaces, 1 dock, closed temporarily, Henderson
- Hibernia Park Boat Ramp1 lane, Vance
- County Line2 lanes, 44 trailer spaces, 1 dock, closed temporarily, Manson
- Henderson Point Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, west ramp2 lanes, Vance
- Henderson Point1 lane, 22 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock, closed temporarily, Henderson
- Henderson Point Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, east ramp2 lanes, Vance
- Kimball Point Park Boat Ramp2 lanes, Warren
Trails on Kerr Lake
County pages for Kerr Lake takeoffs
- Vance County
- Mecklenburg County, Va.
- Clarksville, Va.
Kerr Lake gear list
Bass lures
Frogs and swimbaits
Baitcasting combos
For heavy cover
Braided line
For grass
Boat gear
Culling and livewells
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Tournament water elsewhere in North Carolina
- Cape Fear Coast5 events
- Crystal Coast7 events
- High Rock Lake14 events
- Jordan Lake1 event
- Lake Gaston2 events
- Lake Norman13 events
- Lake Wylie3 events
- Outer Banks3 events
- Pasquotank River4 events
- Sneads Ferry and Onslow Bay3 events
Before entering a Kerr Lake event
How many events are listed for Kerr Lake?
4 on this page, 1 still to come, and 17 published results.
Which date is next on Kerr Lake?
2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series Eastern All-American at Kerr Lake on 2027-10-07.
What does a winning bag weigh on Kerr Lake?
An average of 17.25 pounds a day over 14 five-bass wins, topped by 21.62.
Who hosts Kerr Lake events?
Major League Fishing (MLF) and B.A.S.S.
Where do Kerr Lake tournaments take off?
Out of Henderson, Mecklenburg County, Va. and Clarksville, Va.; each organizer page names the ramp.
Which angler won Kerr Lake last?
Lucas Murphy (West Columbia, S.C.) won 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Kerr Lake (2026-05-02) with 16 lb 14 oz.
What license must Kerr Lake competitors hold?
A North Carolina inland license ($32 resident) or a Virginia license for boat fishing, under the reciprocal agreement on Kerr and Gaston.
Where do I register for a Kerr Lake event?
Follow the event link to the organizer page for entry details.
Can my club list a Kerr Lake event?
Club events go in through Add a tournament.
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Launches and limits sit on the water page.
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Send it here with a link to the organizer’s event page or schedule. Weekly and monthly ones only need to go in once. If that page shows the name and the date (or the day of the week), it goes on this page right away. If not, we check it by hand within a week.
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