Anglers reported fair to good fishing at Buena Vista Lakes

Buena Vista Lakes - Bakersfield, CA (Kern County)


by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
6-27-2025
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Anglers reported fair to good fishing at Buena Vista Lakes, with largemouth as the top target species. Bass anglers focused on cattails, reeds, and submerged weed lines using weedless creature baits, Senkos, and Texas rigs. Flipping holes and pockets has been a reliable method for targeting bass. Chatterbaits and crankbaits produced bass near rocky structure and in front of overhanging brush. Crappie anglers worked the launch ramp and islands with minijigs and small live minnows. Catfish were available for anglers using SSS dip bait and chicken liver, with some better-grade whisker-fish reported on locally produced SSS dip bait.



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