Ever wonder what Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) aquatic staff are doing when they "sample" a body of water? The annual sampling of the striped bass population in Bugg's Island Lake / Kerr Reservoir assesses abundance and growth rates. Information collected helps biologists set stocking rates and more effectively manage fisheries within the reservoir. For more information on Bugg's Island Lake or to plan your fishing trip visit: https://dwr.virginia.gov/waterbody/buggs-island-lak

Meandering along the North Carolina and Virginia border, Buggs Island (also known as Kerr Lake) harbors some of the best crappie fishing in the country. We tabbed longtime guide Chris Bullock of Kerr Lake Crappie & Cats to show us how he catches these fish daily. See how you can, too, in this episode of Pautzke Outdoors! | Pautzke Bait Company

Kerr Lake (also known as Buggs Island) straddles the North Carolina/Virginia border and harbors some of the world's largest catfish. Armed with cut bait marinated with Pautzke Catfish Nectar, we hopped aboard with veteran guide Chris Bullock of Kerr Lake Crappie & Cats to film this episode of Pautzke Outdoors. With more than 800 miles of shoreline this massive reservoir fuels a huge catfish following and in this show Bullock explains how to catch them. | Pautzke Bait Company

Wildlife Resources fisheries staff utilizes a number of strategies to address fish habitat needs at Buggs Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir. Fisheries Biologist Dan Michaelson discusses these methods and the importance of long-term commitment to creating measurable change on the 48,900-acre reservoir. If you'd like more information on the location of these fish habitats or the status of the fisheries on Bugg's Island Lake visit our website at https://dwr.virginia.gov/waterbody/buggs-island-lake-kerr-re