The Upper Kern continues to provide steady fishing for both holdover and wild trout along the 20-mile stretch. Section 4 received a CDFW plant last week, the first in several months, and anglers are finding success in the deeper pools and slower eddies near river bends. Trout have been biting on yellow or gold bead head nymphs, salmon eggs, and small trout jigs. On the Lower Kern, bass action is strong, with both smallmouth and largemouth hitting Get Bent Baits, Roostertails, and small crankbaits. Fly anglers are also reporting excellent bass action in the deeper pools using a variety of patterns. Catfish are another steady option, with nightcrawlers, chicken liver, and cut bait all producing. Current flows are 233 CFS on the Upper Kern at Kernville and 576 CFS on the Lower Kern.

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