Anglers have been scoring trout with minijigs, spinners, pinched crawlers and garlic scented Powerbait

Ming Lake - Bakersfield, CA (Kern County)


by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
2-14-2025
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This week the CDFW had a scheduled trout stocking here at Ming. There have been numerous trout plants over the last two months. Anglers have been scoring trout with minijigs, spinners, pinched crawlers and garlic scented Powerbait. The next trout plant is scheduled for next week, February 16th by CDFW. The Bass action is fair to good and can be found with drop shot, crankbaits and jigs. Anglers reported scoring bass with drop shot and Senkos in green pumpkin and shad profiles. Bluegill and baby bass swimbaits have been finding a few takers too. Bluegill have been going for wax worms, meal worms and red worms. Crappie have been best in the late afternoon with minijigs and live shiners.



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