From Sportfishing
Fish Report for 2-23-2024
Fishing has been fair, but the bite might be turning the corner
2-23-2024
Chad Burton and Chris Borden
Castaic Lake rose to 80 of percent of its capacity, and plenty of debris were swept into the lake during recent storms. Fishing has been fair, but the bite might be turning the corner. Over the last several weeks bass fishing has been tough, but last week anglers reported better numbers and size of large and smallmouth. Carolina rigs, drop shot, and Neds all worked for bites with baitfish, dark green, and brown getting attention from the bass. Striped bass anglers worked magnum swimbaits for a few fish, but that bite has been tough this year. Striped bass also went after cut baits and lures on the troll. Catfish anglers hooked up while soaking chicken liver and dip bait, and trout anglers hauled in good sized rainbows. The stocker trout fell for dough baits, minijigs, Hookup Baits, spoons, and spinners.
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Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, February 23rd
California Aqueduct: Rainy weather kept most aqueduct anglers home
Pyramid Lake, CA: Recent storms reduced water clarity significantly
Lake Isabella: This week Isabella increased to 39 percent of its capacity
Kern River: This week the flows in the Upper Kern have nearly doubled
Lake Kaweah: Kaweah Lake remained near 19 percent of its capacity
Lake Success: The lake rose to 36 percent of its maximum capacity, and anglers reported fair fishing
River Walk Lakes: River Walk was stocked with trout last week
Ming Lake: The Bass action started to improve this week
Buena Vista Lakes: Trout anglers reported epic fishing for good sized rainbows and lightening trout
Hart Park Lake: Reports from Hart Park have been spotty
Lake Nacimiento: Recent storms pushed Lake Nacimiento to nearly 80 percent of its storage capacity
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, February 16th
California Aqueduct: Aqueduct anglers took advantage of the nice weather this week
Castaic Lake: The lake rose to 79 percent of its capacity, and fishing remained fair
Pyramid Lake, CA: The lake remained near 85 percent of its capacity
Lake Isabella: The offshore catfish bite is very good
Kern River: This is the second week in a row the Upper Kern was stocked in all three sections
Lake Kaweah: The lake level remained near 20 percent of its capacity, and fishing was fair
Lake Success: Success rose to 30 percent of its maximum capacity, and fishing was fair
River Walk Lakes: Anglers have been scoring trout all week
Ming Lake: This week the CDFW had a scheduled trout plant here
Buena Vista Lakes: Anglers hauled in easy limits
Hart Park Lake: Fishing was fair at Hart Park with bass and bluegill as the best bets
Lake Nacimiento: Lake Nacimiento held near 70 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing was decent
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