Kern River Fish Report

Fly anglers have done very well in the fly sections with Nymphs and Steamers

Kern River

by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
2-24-2023
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The Upper Kern was stocked this week in Section 4, Powerhouse #3 to Riverside Park in Kernville, and Section 5, Fairview Dam to Lazy River Lodge. The bite continues to be excellent in the Upper Kern. Anglers fishing the 20-mile stretch had success with salmon eggs, minijigs and worms. Fly anglers have done very well in the fly sections with Nymphs and Steamers. In the Lower Kern, trout fishing has improved after the recent plants. Over the past two weeks the Lower Kern was stocked in all three sections from the mouth of the Canyon to Isabella Dam. Trout have been coming on salmon eggs, pinched crawlers, garlic doused Powerbait and minijigs. The Lower Kern bass bite has improved this week 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 615 CFS and the Lower Kern River was flowing at 413 CFS.

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Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports

for Friday, February 24th, 2023

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Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports

for Friday, February 17th, 2023

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Castaic Lake: The lake held near 56 percent of capacity, and water conditions continue to be poor
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Lake Isabella: This week Isabella increased to 22 percent capacity and continues to rise
Kern River: The Upper Kern trout fishing remains one of the best bet
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