Lake Isabella has dropped to 52% capacity, but the fishing remains strong across the board. Anglers are reporting solid trout action this week, especially around the Cemetery area, which is producing both good numbers and quality fish. Larger trout are being fooled by small swimbaits, Keitechs, and Trout Hook Up Baits. Boaters trolling Flicker Shads and Tasmanian Devils are also hooking up consistently. Crappie action has been picking up all over the lake, with hotspots like French Gulch and Red’s Marina seeing the most activity. Jerkbaits, white, silver or chartreuse crappie jigs, and live shiners are all getting the job done. Bass fishing is excellent, though most of the fish are on the smaller side. Shallow water throughout the lake is holding plenty of bass, while bigger fish are staging deeper, around 15 to 25 feet. There's a solid topwater and crankbait bite happening near Lyme Dyke and among the rocky areas around French Gulch. DT16 and River2Sea crankbaits in craw and shad patterns have been effective, along with Rapala Mavrik jerkbaits in pro blue and other shad-style colors. A mix of topwater baits has also been producing in the early mornings. The catfish bite is on fire at Engineer Point. Anglers are hooking into quality whiskerfish using clams, nightcrawlers, and shad.

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