Buena Vista Lakes Fish Report for 5-23-2025
Fishing was strong at Buena Vista Lakes
Buena Vista Lakes - Bakersfield, CA (Kern County)

by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
5-23-2025
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Fishing was strong at Buena Vista Lakes, with Lake Evans slightly outperforming Lake Webb across most species. Largemouth bass anglers found success working the reeds and cattails using Texas-rigged lizards, beaver tails, and 6-inch straight-tail worms. Productive colors included green pumpkin, ox blood, and purple. Weightless, wacky-rigged Senkos also proved effective in the same areas. Catfish cooperated with anglers soaking SSS dip bait, chicken liver, and garlic-scented nightcrawlers. Crappie anglers focused near the launch ramp and around the islands, landing fish on small live minnows and minijigs.
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More Reports
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, May 23rd
California Aqueduct: California Aqueduct Report
Castaic Lake: Anglers reported another week of excellent bass fishing
Pyramid Lake, CA: The lake remained full, with water temperatures in the upper range for spawning bass
Lake Isabella: Fishing has been excellent across multiple species
Kern River: Fishing conditions on the Kern River were excellent
Lake Kaweah: Largemouth and spotted bass were active throughout the water column
Lake Success: Bass anglers reported solid action
River Walk Lakes: At River Walk, anglers experienced solid bass action throughout the day
Ming Lake: Anglers reporting excellent action for bigger fish with swimbaits and top water
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, May 16th
California Aqueduct: The California Aqueduct bite was solid last week
Castaic Lake: Anglers reported another excellent week on the water
Pyramid Lake, CA: Bass fishing was productive this week
Lake Isabella: Anglers reported limit-style fishing for the past few weeks
Kern River: The CDFW continue to stock the Upper Kern and river flows are ideal
Lake Kaweah: Water temperatures were ideal for spring bass action
Lake Success: Bass anglers experienced a solid post-spawn bite
River Walk Lakes: The topwater bite has been improving
Ming Lake: Bass anglers reported good fishing using reaction and finesse baits
Buena Vista Lakes: Anglers reported solid action at Buena Vista Lakes last week
Hart Park Lake: Last week fishing was productive at Hart Park
Lake Nacimiento: Anglers reported strong numbers of spotted bass caught

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