Kern River Fish Report for 1-20-2023
The Upper Kern trout bite has been solid between storms
Kern River
by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
1-20-2023
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The Upper Kern trout bite has been solid between storms. The flows have been fluctuating with the storms but remains very fishable. The best action has come at easy access points throughout the 20-mile stretch. Anglers are scoring fish with salmon eggs, crickets, minijigs and worms. The Upper Kern River was stocked this week in the following sections: Section 4, Powerhouse #3 to Riverside Park in Kernville; Section 5, Fairview Dam to Lazy River Lodge; and Section 6, Fairview Dam to Johnsondale Bridge. In the Lower Kern, the DFWL stocked Section 1, Democrat Beach to Lower Richbar, and Section 2, Sandy Flat to Democrat Beach. Anywhere there is easy access to the river would be a good section to fish. The Lower Kern bass bite is fair on crankbaits, jigs, and spinners. Catfish can be found on dip baits, nightcrawlers and cut baits. At the time of reporting, the Upper Kern River was flowing at 878 CFS and the Lower Kern River was flowing at 442 CFS.
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for Friday, January 13th, 2023Castaic Lake: Shore anglers reported decent trout fishing
Pyramid Lake: The lake held near 88 percent of capacity
Lake Isabella: This week Isabella rose to 16 percent capacity and continues to rise at a steady pace
Kern River: The flows have dropped but continue to fluctuate depending on storms
Lake Kaweah: Rose to more than 45 percent of capacity
Lake Success: The lake rose to over 50 percent of capacity with more rain on the way
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Buena Vista Lakes: Trout anglers continue to report plenty of huge fish
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