Kern River Fish Report for 7-12-2024
The Upper Kern River remains one of the best fishing zones in the area
Kern River
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by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
7-12-2024
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The Upper Kern River remains one of the best fishing zones in the area. Campers and anglers have lined the shores from Kernville up to Johnsondale Bridge. There were multiple reports of anglers scoring limits from various sections of the Upper Kern. The river is loaded with trout, and the flows have been ideal. Trout have been taken with salmon eggs, nightcrawlers, trout jigs and small spinners. Fly anglers have had steady action with dry flies and nymphs. The Upper Kern is scheduled to be stocked next week in the following areas, Section 4, Powerhouse #3 to Riverside Park in Kernville; Section 5, Fairview Dam to Lazy River Lodge; Section 6, Johnsondale Bridge to Fairview Dam. The Lower Kern River is kicking out both smallmouth and largemouth bass on Senkos, crankbaits, and soft plastics on drop-shot. At the time of reporting, the Upper Kern River at Kernville was flowing at 604 CFS and the Lower Kern River was flowing at 2326 CFS.
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