Lake Success Fish Report for 8-1-2025
Bass anglers reported a tougher bite compared to prior weeks
Lake Success - CA (Tulare County)

by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
8-1-2025
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Success Lake fell to 37% of its storage capacity, and bass anglers reported a tougher bite compared to prior weeks. Finesse baits in 10 to 25 feet of water proved most effective, though Senkos and small jigs also produced bites. Crappie hit live minnows, small crankbaits, and minijigs, while catfish responded to cut baits and chicken liver.
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More Reports
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, August 1st
California Aqueduct: Fishing has been incredible for catfish anglers
Castaic Lake: Castaic Lake rose slightly to 95 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing has been excellent
Pyramid Lake, CA: Pyramid Lake Fishing Report
Lake Isabella: Continues to see steady water releases
Kern River: Anglers are finding success targeting holdover and wild trout in deeper pools and higher elevations
Lake Kaweah: The rapidly changing water level made it difficult for most anglers to establish a productive pattern
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, July 25th
California Aqueduct: Anglers on the California Aqueduct found steady catfish action
Castaic Lake: The lake remained close to 94 percent of capacity, with water temperatures lingering in the upper 70s
Pyramid Lake, CA: The lake held near 90 percent of its storage capacity, and water temperatures were in the upper 70s
Lake Isabella: Anglers are reporting solid trout action this week
Kern River: The Upper Kern River hasn’t been stocked in the past couple of weeks, but fishing remains fair to good
Lake Kaweah: Kaweah Lake dropped to 28 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing remained productive
Lake Success: Fishing ranged from fair to good depending on the target species
River Walk Lakes: Bass are responding well to topwater and reaction baits during those cooler windows
Ming Lake: Anglers are reporting steady bass action at Ming Lake this week
Buena Vista Lakes: Anglers reported bass holding deep in the tulles, flipping and weedless frogs pulled them out
Hart Park Lake: Fishing was fair at Hart Park with bass and bluegill as the best options
Lake Nacimiento: Fishing remained solid across multiple species

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