Isabella is holding at 11 percent capacity and the crappie bite is starting to be more consistent. The best action has been in 15 to 20-feet of water and as the weather warms the water expect them to move shallower any day. Offshore structure is holding large schools of the slabs and anglers have been scoring them on minijigs and live medium to large shiners. The Trout action is improving and have been coming on minijigs, spinners, garlic scented Powerbait, and Garlic doused Pinched Crawlers. The bass bite has been slow and remain out in deeper water. The catfish is still decent out in deeper water over large shad schools with vibrating jigs. The annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby will run from April 9th through July 4th. There will be 500 tagged trout with cash prizes ranging from $20 to $5000. For more information contact Copes Tackle or visit KernRiverValley.com.

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