Lake Isabella has dropped slightly to 36 percent of capacity, but the fishing remains solid throughout the lake. Despite strong winds and choppy conditions during our 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Bass Tournament on October 11, anglers toughed it out and were rewarded with quality bites. Most reported steady action on crankbaits, big worms, and football jigs, with good numbers of fish coming from Engineers Point, Rocky Point, Pine Point, and other areas in the main lake basin. Kenneth Cleveland and Ryan Fuson took the win with a 21.08-pound limit of five fish for a $2,070 payday. Randy and Mason McAbee followed close behind with a 19.48-pound bag, while Jon VanRensselaer and Brett Ege claimed third place with 17.61 pounds. The Big Fish of the derby went to Derek Gereke, who landed an impressive 8.5-pound bass that anchored a 16.83-pound bag for fourth place with co-angler Johnny Woods. Outside of the tournament, the crappie bite has improved this week, with anglers reporting quality stringers caught on live minnows or small minijigs near structure in 18 to 25 feet of water. Catfish remain active around the lake and are biting on SSS dip bait, shad, and mackerel. Trout fishing is fair to good for trollers near the dam using Needlefish or Flicker Shad.

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