Lake Isabella has dropped to 54% capacity this week as water releases continue. Summer bass fishing remains productive at Lake Isabella, especially in the North Fork areas stretching up to the Cemetery. Early mornings are seeing some solid topwater action, followed by a steady bite deeper on points down to 20 feet using Oxblood or purple worms. Flukes, spinnerbaits, and Senkos in watermelon red or shad colors continue to be top producers. The better-quality bass are being caught on craw-pattern crankbaits and the “Rusty Special” 1st Gen spinnerbait. The crappie bite is still going strong, with anglers doing best on small live shiners or 2–3 inch Keitechs. Reports from kayak anglers indicate that the crappie are now holding tight to submerged tree trunks and in deeper water, typically 15 to 20 feet down. Catfishing is red hot right now. Triple S bait and cutbait have been the ticket. Anglers are reporting fast action and some quality fish from both shore and boat. Surprisingly, there’s still a solid trout bite happening. Shore anglers are doing well on Powerbait in cheese or garlic scents, while trollers continue to find success with Tasmanian Devils and Flicker Shads.

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