LAKE ISABELLA: The largemouth bass bite has really started to take off with a lot of fish, and some quality fish to eight pounds, showing on cranks, Senko-type baits, and plastics. The catfish action also remains very good at Engineer Point and the Camp 9 region with the best bite on frozen shad with lots of fish from two pounds and up. The crappie action is still pretty fair with the best bite for boat anglers on live minnows with fewer fish coming from shore or on jigs, but this bite continues to slow. Most are 3/4-pounders. Trout action is still fair to good at the auxiliary dam on Power Bait and nightcrawlers. Bluegill finally starting to improve. Information: Bob's Bait Bucket (661) 833-8657.
KERN RIVER: Flows have ramped way up with peak flows in recent days of over 6,500 cfs. This past weekend there were 16 river rescues (but no drownings). Yes, there were plants in the river this week, but fishing is tough. The lower river is at 2,500 cfs and nearly as bad as the upper river as far as fishability. Information: Kern River Fly Shop (760) 376-2040 (or
http://www.kernriverflyfishing.com) or James Store (760) 376-2424.
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