Anglers reporting excellent action on Indian crickets, Powerbait, and a variety of spinners

River Walk Lakes - Kern County, CA (Kern County)


by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
1-30-2026
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River Walk has been fishing very well since CDFW stocked trout last week, with anglers reporting excellent action on Indian crickets, Powerbait, and a variety of spinners. The bass bite has stayed steady, with fish being taken on crankbaits, jerkbaits, jigs, and shad-style plastics worked on a drop-shot. Both lakes are also producing bluegill and crappie, with wax worms and red worms being the top baits. The BKO Fishing Derby is coming up on February 7, 2026. For the event, both lakes will be stocked with over 1,500 pounds of lightning and rainbow trout, including trophy fish up to five pounds and 25 tagged trout worth up to $1,000. Tickets and more information are available at Cope’s Tackle and Rod.


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.



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