Bugg's Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir boasts one of the only naturally reproducing land-locked striped bass populations in the United States. The inconsistent nature of this natural reproduction still necessitates the culture and stocking of striper at Vic Thomas Hatchery in Brookneal. Join Hatchery Manager Mike Gafford as he explains the methods employed by his crew to collect, produce, and raise striped bass for stocking in lakes around Virginia. Stay tuned for a future video detailing methods uti

Kerr Lake can offer very good crappie fishing in the spring. While the weather has kept them from establishing a concrete pattern anglers are catching them now. Find out how in this episode of Pautzke Outdoors. | Pautzke Bait Company