Anglers are reporting very good bass fishing here at Ming

Ming Lake - Bakersfield, CA (Kern County)


by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
5-29-2026
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Anglers are reporting very good bass fishing here at Ming. Big 6-inch swimbaits, chatterbaits, Senkos, square-bill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and frogs have all been producing quality fish, especially during the early morning and late afternoon. Catfish action has been good during the warmer evening hours on cut bait and nightcrawlers, while bluegill continue to bite well near structure on small worms.


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