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Updated April 11, 2024

KAWEAH LAKE – Split-shotting and small plastics on drop-shot rigs are fooling a lot of spotties from 20 feet deep to right up close to the banks. Trout are being stocked, but fishing is slow. Catfish and panfish are a better option. The lake is now over 30 percent of capacity.

KERN RIVER – Flows have primarily been between 775 and 900 CFS with occasional spikes over 950 when the weather is warm. Afternoons have been best for fly anglers who are taking advantage of trout that are aggressively feeding during hatches, mostly blue-winged olives. Nymphing under a dry or an indicator has been working if surface stuff isn’t working. Most of the easy-access spots around Kernville have been producing stocker rainbows for anglers using standards like spinners, trout worms, eggs, crickets and jigs.

LOPEZ LAKE – Alabama rigs, jerkbaits, crankbaits and finesse plastics are connecting more anglers to bass with each passing week. Trout fishing is only fair on the best days, but it seems like the biters are bigger models to right around 3 pounds. There has also been a lot of chatter of nightcrawlers with a split-shot working for just about everything that swims in Lopez right now.

LOWER OTAY RESERVOIR – A good bite here, with anglers reporting solid fish in the three to four pound range. Water temps have hit that magic 60 degree range, and the fish are responding. The flipping bite has been the best bet, with anglers tossing creature baits into the tules and getting quality bites. There is a budding issue here though, and that is the algae. The lake has turned very green, and locals are worried about the lake staying open under these conditions. There was some clearing by the weekend, but the water remains pretty cloudy. The only good news with the extra dingy water is that anglers can use heavier line. Baits like chatterbaits or lipless crankbaits will be good options while the water is in this state.

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