Lake Isabella continues to fish very well heading into late June. The lake has dropped slightly to 62% capacity, with water temperatures now reaching the high 70s. The bass bite remains excellent, particularly from the North Fork area all the way to the Cemetery, with fish holding in 3 to 15 feet of water. Anglers are reporting success on a wide range of baits, including shad-profile lures, jerkbaits, and crankbaits. Flukes, spinnerbaits, and Senkos in watermelon red or shad colors are also producing consistent bites. Dragging jigs and working craw baits around rocks and boulders continues to be a reliable approach. Chatterbaits and large swimbaits are drawing aggressive reaction strikes, especially during the early morning and late afternoon windows. Crappie fishing has been solid in deeper water, with fish schooling in 20 to 30 feet around submerged brush and docks. Mini-jigs, small swimbaits, and live shiners are all getting bit. The catfish bite has picked up in the evenings and overnight hours, with good reports coming from the Lime Dyke and other deep coves. Cut bait, nightcrawlers, chicken liver, and clams are all working well. Trout anglers are still finding success near the Cemetery and North Fork areas in the early mornings using Powerbait, spoons, and nightcrawlers. Bluegill are active in the shallows near French Gulch Marina and are readily taking small worms and insect-style baits.

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