River Walk Lakes Fish Report for 8-15-2025
Bass action at both the Main and Amphitheater lakes
River Walk Lakes - Kern County, CA (Kern County)

by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
8-15-2025
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Bass action at both the Main and Amphitheater lakes has been running fair to good, with larger fish making more frequent appearances. Early in the morning during gray light, topwater frogs have been drawing the best strikes. As the day progresses, drop-shot rigs with shad-pattern finesse baits have been producing a few additional bites. The bluegill bite remains excellent, with anglers scoring on red worms or wax worms fished under a bobber or on a drop-shot rig.
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More Reports
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, August 15th
California Aqueduct: Anglers reported decent fishing in the aqueduct
Castaic Lake: Surface activity picked up as all species of bass
Pyramid Lake, CA: Bass fishing was hit or miss
Lake Isabella: Despite the drawdown, the bass bite is holding strong for shoreline anglers
Kern River: Anglers are noticing a higher ratio of wild and native trout compared to hatchery holdover
Lake Kaweah: The lake dropped to 9 percent of its storage capacity, and anglers reported fair to good fishing
Lake Success: Bass anglers reported fair action
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, August 1st
California Aqueduct: Fishing has been incredible for catfish anglers
Castaic Lake: Castaic Lake rose slightly to 95 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing has been excellent
Pyramid Lake, CA: Pyramid Lake Fishing Report
Lake Isabella: Continues to see steady water releases
Kern River: Anglers are finding success targeting holdover and wild trout in deeper pools and higher elevations
Lake Kaweah: The rapidly changing water level made it difficult for most anglers to establish a productive pattern
Lake Success: Bass anglers reported a tougher bite compared to prior weeks
River Walk Lakes: The intense summer heat has made midday fishing tough
Ming Lake: Fishing at Ming Lake has been holding steady
Buena Vista Lakes: The bite at BV was decent last week
Hart Park Lake: Hart Park produced solid action for anglers fishing early and late in the day
Lake Nacimiento: Anglers reported decent fishing for all species

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