Limit-style fishing throughout the 20-mile stretch from River side Park in Kernville to Johnsondale Bridge

Kern River


by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
12-1-2023
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In the Upper Kern, the DFWL stocked all three sections again this week. Our contacts reported limit-style fishing throughout the 20-mile stretch from River side Park in Kernville to Johnsondale Bridge. The water is clear, and the flows are near 400 CFS. Trout have been coming on salmon eggs, trout jigs, Hook Up Baits and Get Bent baits. Fly anglers had good results with nymphs and dry/dropper later in the day. This week the Upper Kern was stocked in the following sections: Section 4, Powerhouse #3 to Riverside Park in Kernville; Section 5, Fairview Dam to Lazy River Lodge; and Section 6, Fairview Dam to Johnsondale Bridge. In the Lower Kern, flows have decreased, and the bass bite has been fair on crankbaits, jigs, and spinners. Whiskerfish can be found with dip baits, nightcrawlers and cut baits. At the time of reporting, the Upper Kern River was flowing at 415 CFS and the Lower Kern River was flowing at 799 CFS.



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