River Walk Lakes Fish Report for 8-7-2026
Bluegill remain the most consistent bite at River Walk Park
River Walk Lakes - Kern County, CA (Kern County)

by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
8-7-2026
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Bluegill remain the most consistent bite at River Walk Park, with mealworms fished under a bobber or on a light split-shot rig producing steady action along the shoreline. A few catfish were also reported this week, with garlic nightcrawlers getting the bites. Bass fishing has been best during the cooler early morning and evening hours, with topwater baits and reaction lures producing around shaded banks, weed lines, and other structure. Senkos and finesse plastics are also working once the topwater bite slows down.
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Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, August 7th
California Aqueduct: Aqueduct anglers shifted to fishing at night to avoid the intense daytime heat
Castaic Lake: Water clarity was good despite a slight algae tint
Pyramid Lake, CA: Water clarity remained poor because of a heavy algae bloom
Lake Isabella: Lake Isabella continues to drop as summer water releases pull the lake down
Kern River: The Kern River continues to fish well this week
Lake Kaweah: The lake dropped to 16 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing remained fair
Lake Success: The lake continued to produce good numbers of quality largemouth bass
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, July 31st
California Aqueduct: Most anglers targeted the early morning bite to avoid the high midday temperatures
Castaic Lake: The lake remained at approximately 94 percent of its storage capacity
Pyramid Lake, CA: The lake remained at 91percent of its storage capacity, with water temperatures in the upper 70s
Lake Isabella: The lower water levels have not slowed the bass bite
Kern River: With flows running low on the Upper Kern River, the best trout fishing has been found in deeper pools and slower-moving eddies
Lake Kaweah: Anglers reported improved fishing as the water drawdown slowed
Lake Success: Largemouth bass anglers enjoyed another productive week
River Walk Lakes: Anglers are still finding good action during the cooler morning and evening hours
Ming Lake: Fishing at Ming Lake remains steady
Buena Vista Lakes: Anglers reported fair fishing at Buena Vista as hot summer temperatures kept many people off the water
Hart Park Lake: Fishing at Hart Park was fair
Lake Nacimiento: The morning bite the most productive time for anglers
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