Lake Isabella has dipped slightly to 39% of capacity. Crappie are plentiful across the lake, especially around structure, with big numbers stacked near Red’s Marina. Anglers are finding success offshore with mini jigs, Keitechs, and live shiners. The bass bite remains solid, with most fish in the 1–2 pound range and the occasional larger catch. Early mornings have produced well on topwater around isolated stick-ups and rock piles using poppers, walkers, and prop baits. As the day warms, anglers are switching to 6–9 inch Texas-rigged worms in purple, Aaron’s Magic, or red craw, targeting 15–25 feet off points. Trout fishing is steady at the North Fork and around the dam, with fish reported over three pounds. Kastmasters, Thomas Buoyants, trout jigs, and floating baits have been effective, while boaters trolling leadcore near the dam are scoring with Needlefish, Tasmanian Devils, and Flicker Shad. Catfish are also showing in good numbers on frozen shad, Triple S Dip Bait, live shiners, and nightcrawlers.

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