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John H. Kerr Reservoir

North Carolina
174.04 km²
36.5718, -78.4279
NHD 150404345
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About John H. Kerr Reservoir

John H. Kerr Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in North Carolina, United States. It covers approximately 174.04 km² (43005 acres). The lake centroid is located at 36.5718° N, 78.4279° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at John H. Kerr Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 23m
Dawn09:39
Sunrise10:09
Sunset00:32
Dusk01:02

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  • Dawn09:0911:09Excellent
  • Morning11:0917:20Good
  • Midday17:2021:32Calm
  • Afternoon21:3223:32Good
  • Dusk23:3201:32Excellent
  • Night01:3209:09Good
Moon: 13% · waxing13:41

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in John H. Kerr Reservoir?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for John H. Kerr Reservoir. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is John H. Kerr Reservoir?

John H. Kerr Reservoir covers approximately 174.04 square kilometres (43005 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is John H. Kerr Reservoir located?

John H. Kerr Reservoir is located in North Carolina, United States, with its centroid at 36.5718°, -78.4279°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF