Lake Isabella opened back up for fishing on Wednesday and we expect the bite to be epic. There has been no fishing pressure on the lake for over two weeks. With the cooler evening temperatures and no pressure, fishing for all species should be excellent. Just before the closure bass were chewing well in 10 to 20-feet of water with Whopper Ploppers, Texas Rigs, Spinnerbaits, jigs and crankbaits. The Crappie action was solid near the dam with minijigs, flicker shad and live minnows. Boaters were trolling flicker shad and scoring trout in deeper water near dam. Catfish can be found throughout the lake with cutbait, Triple S Dip Bait, and frozen shad.

Contact Cope’s Tackle and Rod Shop at 661-679-6351 or check us out online at Tackle and Rod.com

Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop has the largest selection of fishing tackle in the Central Valley. We carry all the equipment from top manufactures to make your fishing trip more successful! Whether your fishing for Bluegill at a local pond or Bluefin Tuna far offshore we are your one stop shop for all your fishing needs.



Our mantra here at Cope’s is “for fishermen, by fishermen.” All our staff truly enjoy the sport and spend a lot of time helping make sure you are enjoying your time on the water. We can guarantee satisfaction when you enter our store - from tips and tricks to providing you with all the gear you will need to keep you on the water and in the game!



It is not only our goal to provide you with the right gear, we also strive to keep you informed of local events, trips, shows, and fishing opportunities.



Our price match guarantee assures each angler the opportunity to get out on the water with the best gear at the lowest price possible. We make it a point to regularly run deals and sales!


Make sure to follow us and Facebook and Instagram to stay informed!