Lake Isabella has dropped slightly to 35 percent of capacity, but fishing remains solid across the lake. The bass bite has been very good, with many are reporting steady action on crankbaits, large worms, and football jigs, with consistent catches coming from Engineers Point, Rocky Point, Pine Point, and other spots in the main lake basin. Texas rigged creature baits and have also produced some quality bass this week. The North Fork arm has seen the best overall action, especially on flats and rocky gravel points in 10 to 15 feet of water. Crappie continue to bite near the marinas on small mini jigs and live shiners, while catfish have been showing near Camp 9 on SSS Dip Bait, shad, and cut mackerel.

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