Recent storms have raised Lake Isabella to approximately 36% of capacity, with water temperatures ranging from 49 to 55 degrees. The colder water has slowed the bass bite, and fishing has been hit or miss for quality fish, but bass are still being caught. Most of the action is coming from 30 to 35 feet of water around Rocky Point, Piney Point, and Engineer’s Point. Anglers finding success are working deep-diving crankbaits, large worms, swimbaits fished slowly, jigs, and creature baits along deeper structure. California Bass Fishing Guide Rusty Brown has been putting in the work and has been rewarded with some beautiful bass lately. Catfish action improved this week in both numbers and quality. Productive baits include dip baits, mackerel, chicken liver, and nightcrawlers. Trout fishing remains steady, with fish being caught on garlic-scented baits, spinners, mousetails, and worms. Crappie fishing is fair to good, with fish holding over structure and responding well to mini jigs and small shiners.

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