Lake Isabella is currently sitting at around 62% capacity, with water temperatures ranging between 70–74°F. Crappie fishing remains active, with anglers having the most success in 20–30 feet of water near submerged brush and timber. Using sonar has been critical to locating schools. Mini jigs, small swimbaits, and live shiners have all proven effective. Largemouth bass action has picked up significantly with the warmer water. Productive areas include Rocky Point, Engineers Point, the 3 Crosses area, and Lime Dyke. Anglers are catching fish using green pumpkin creature baits, Rapala Mavrik deep jerkbaits in pro blue and bold shad, chatterbaits, and even big swimbaits for larger fish. Big fish goes to Copes Pro Staff Rusty Brown who scored an 11.16 pound bass this week. Rocky structure and deeper shelves are key holding zones, and bass are responding to both reaction and finesse-style baits depending on the time of day. Rainbow trout fishing is good, with the best action coming from the cemetery and North Fork area. Anglers have score trout with artificials, Powerbait’s and nightcrawlers, especially during the early morning before the sun warms the water too much. Catfish continue to provide steady action, particularly in deeper coves and channels. Chicken livers, clams, and nightcrawlers are all effective choices. These fish are active in warmer, murkier water, and baits with strong scent trails are helping draw them in. Bluegill are also active, especially in shallow areas near the French Gulch Marina.

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