Kern River Fish Report

In the Upper Kern, the trout bite has been steady throughout the 20-mile stretch

Kern River

by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
3-1-2024
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In the Upper Kern, the trout bite has been steady throughout the 20-mile stretch. The best bite has been near Riverside Park in Kernville to the powerhouse with salmon eggs and minijigs. Fly anglers continue to do better later in the day with Nymphs and Steamers. In the Lower Kern, trout fishing has improved after the recent plants. Last month the Lower Kern was stocked in all three sections from the mouth of the Canyon to Isabella Dam. Trout have been coming on salmon eggs, pinched crawlers, garlic doused Powerbait and minijigs. The Lower Kern bass bite has improved this week on crankbaits, jigs, and spinners. Catfish can be found on dip baits, nightcrawlers and cut baits. At the time of reporting, the Upper Kern River was flowing at 769 CFS and the Lower Kern River was flowing at 413 CFS.

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More Reports

Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports

for Friday, March 1st

California Aqueduct: Aqueduct anglers reported fair fishing with lower flows and dirty water making for tough conditions
Castaic Lake: Castaic remained close to 78 percent of its capacity, and fishing has been decent
Pyramid Lake, CA: Pyramid Lake Fishing Report
Lake Isabella: This week Isabella increased to 41 percent of its capacity

Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports

for Friday, February 23rd

California Aqueduct: Rainy weather kept most aqueduct anglers home
Castaic Lake: Fishing has been fair, but the bite might be turning the corner
Pyramid Lake, CA: Recent storms reduced water clarity significantly
Lake Isabella: This week Isabella increased to 39 percent of its capacity
Kern River: This week the flows in the Upper Kern have nearly doubled
Lake Kaweah: Kaweah Lake remained near 19 percent of its capacity
Lake Success: The lake rose to 36 percent of its maximum capacity, and anglers reported fair fishing
River Walk Lakes: River Walk was stocked with trout last week
Ming Lake: The Bass action started to improve this week
Buena Vista Lakes: Trout anglers reported epic fishing for good sized rainbows and lightening trout
Hart Park Lake: Reports from Hart Park have been spotty
Lake Nacimiento: Recent storms pushed Lake Nacimiento to nearly 80 percent of its storage capacity