Lake Isabella has dropped to 40% of capacity as steady water releases continue, but the lower water levels have not slowed the bass bite. Anglers are finding success with Flukes, spinnerbaits, and Senkos in watermelon red and shad patterns. The North Fork remains the most productive area, especially around rocky banks and submerged trees. A few bass are still being caught on topwater baits early in the morning, while purple and oxblood worms worked along main-lake points down to 20 feet have been effective later in the day. Water temperatures are holding near 80 degrees. Crappie fishing has improved near Red’s Marina and the main dam, with fish holding in 10 to 15 feet of water. Get Bent Baits and live minnows suspended about 4 feet below a bobber with a slow retrieve have been producing good numbers. Trout fishing remains productive for boaters trolling deeper water with Needlefish, Tasmanian Devils, and Flicker Shad, while shore anglers are catching fish near the dam on floating garlic-scented baits. Catfishing has also been solid this week, with frozen shad, SSS Dip Bait, live minnows, and nightcrawlers all producing good catches.

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