The recent storms and high flows have slowed things here. The water is cold and murky. In the Lower Kern, flows have increased over 4000 CFS making fishing very difficult in the canyon. The Lower Kern near Bakersfield has had a decent smallmouth bass bite with small crankbaits, spinners and Senkos. Catfish can be taken with Dip baits and nightcrawlers. At the time of reporting, the Upper Kern River is flowing at 1763 CFS and the Lower Kern River is flowing at 4283 CFS.

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