This week the Upper Kern was stocked in all three sections along the 20-mile stretch

Fish Report for 2-9-2024

This week the Upper Kern was stocked in all three sections along the 20-mile stretch

2-9-2024
Chad Burton and Chris Borden

This week the Upper Kern was stocked in all three sections along the 20-mile stretch. Next week the DFWL have scheduled a stocking for all three sections as well. The trout bite was excellent for those that got out before the storms. Anglers have been scoring trout with Get Bent Baits, salmon eggs, spinners, and trout jigs. Fly anglers have had luck with Nymphs and Steamers. The Lower Kern was stocked with trout this week in all three sections, Section 1, Democrat Beach to Lower Richbar, and Section 2, Democrat Beach to Sandy Flat; and Section 3, Sandy Flat to Isabella Dam. Trout have been going for minijigs, salmon eggs and Powerbait. The Lower Kern bass bite is fair to good on crankbaits, jigs, and spinners. Catfish can be found on dip baits, nightcrawlers and cut baits. At the time of reporting, the Upper Kern River was flowing at 582 CFS and the Lower Kern River was flowing at 413 CFS.

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