Fish Report
This week Isabella increased to 22 percent capacity and continues to rise
by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
2-17-2023
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This week Isabella increased to 22 percent capacity and continues to rise. Catfish are chewing on live shad schools and are spitting up shad as they’re hitting the deck. Catfishing from shore is slow, but can be found with cut baits, dip baits, and nigh. The trout plant two weeks ago has improved the action here. Anglers have had decent action on spinners, garlic scented Powerbait, and minijigs. Boaters trolling needlefish around the dam have picked a few quality trout this week. The DFWL have scheduled a trout plant here next week. The Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is scheduled from April 1st thru June 4th, 2023. Crappie seem to be getting more active and are holding around structure in 20 to 25-feet deep. The best action has been with crappie jigs and small/medium minnows. The bass action is fair and remain out in deeper water. The best action has been with Heddon Sonars, spoons, and ice jigs.
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Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, February 17th, 2023
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Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, February 10th, 2023
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Castaic Lake: Lake is still plagued by floating debris and muddy water
Pyramid Lake, CA: Pyramid held at 86 percent of capacity, and water conditions are almost back to normal
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