Double-digit bass bell rings once again at Isabella, locals think the best is yet to come

September 8, 2026

LAKE ISABELLA has been pumping out big bass since spring. This is a 10.5-pounder that ate a Rusty’s Big Worm for SoCal guide, Rusty Brown. PHOTO COURTESY Rusty Bass Hook.com

BY MIKE STEVENS

LAKE ISABELLA – Bass anglers continue to take advantage of consistent fishing at Lake Isabella that was recently highlighted by a double-digit largemouth bagged by a familiar face at “Izzie” when it comes to big bucketmouths.

SoCal guide and former WON BASS U.S. Open champ Rusty Brown (RustyBassHook.com) connected with WON after boating a 10.5-pound largemouth on one of his own Rusty’s Big Worms.

Isabella has been fishing good throughout the summer and fall should be even better.