Hart Park Lake Fish Report for 5-8-2026
Fishing was fair at Hart Park
Hart Park Lake - Bakersfield, CA (Kern County)

by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
5-8-2026
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Fishing was fair at Hart Park, with anglers reporting a slower bite than in prior weeks. Bass were the best bet, with Texas rigs and Senkos taking fish. Productive colors included baby bass with silver flake and brown with red flake. Bluegill were available for anyone fishing live worms under a bobber with a one- to three-foot leader and a small hook.
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