Lake Isabella has dropped to 49% of capacity and continues to see steady water releases. Despite the lowering levels, the bass bite remains strong. Anglers are finding success with Flukes, spinnerbaits, and Senkos in watermelon red and shad patterns. The North Fork area continues to be the most productive, especially around rocky banks and submerged trees. A few bass are still coming on topwater baits early in the morning, but working main lake points down to 20 feet with purple or oxblood worms has been effective as the day progresses. Water temperatures are hovering around 80 degrees. Crappie action has picked up, particularly near Red’s Marina and the main dam. Fish are being found in 10 to 15 feet of water, with good numbers reported on Get Bent Baits and live minnows fished about 4 feet under a bobber with a slow retrieve. Trout fishing continues to produce, especially for boaters trolling deep with Needlefish, Tasmanian Devils, and Flicker Shad. Shore anglers are also getting in on the action using floating garlic-scented baits near the dam. Catfishing has been solid this week with multiple reports of good catches. Productive baits include frozen shad, SSS Dip Bait, live minnows, and nightcrawlers.

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