The first trout plant of the season by DFWL is scheduled for the week of November 17th. Trout were stocked here a few weeks ago at the amphitheater lake. The trout bite has slowed, but when they were active anglers found them with bright colored Sick jigs on a drop shot and mini jig rig. The Bakersfield Firefighters 11th annual trout derby and pancake breakfast will be held November 23, 2024. There will be over a thousand pounds stocked with lightening and Rainbow trout to 5 pounds. The lowest tagged trout caught during the event will be a $1000 prize. The bass bite has been steady. Bass have been coming on crankbaits, jerkbaits, jigs and shad imitation plastics on drop shot. Bluegill have been showing at both lakes with wax and red worms.

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