The Bakersfield Kids Outdoors non-profit purchased and stocked both lightening and Rainbow trout on Monday. The bite has been excellent all week. We had reports of anglers scoring limits of lightening and Rainbow trout with a few quality fish over 2-pounds. Anglers have been scoring trout with Powerbait, mousetails, spinners and jigs. The bass bite has slowed a bit. 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. The BKO Fishing Derby is scheduled here on February 8, 2025. Both lakes will be stocked with over a thousand pounds of trout to 5lbs and 25 tagged fish worth up to $1000. For tickets and more information visit Copes Tackle and Rod.

Contact Cope’s Tackle and Rod Shop at 661-679-6351 or check us out online at Tackle and Rod.com

Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop has the largest selection of fishing tackle in the Central Valley. We carry all the equipment from top manufactures to make your fishing trip more successful! Whether your fishing for Bluegill at a local pond or Bluefin Tuna far offshore we are your one stop shop for all your fishing needs.



Our mantra here at Cope’s is “for fishermen, by fishermen.” All our staff truly enjoy the sport and spend a lot of time helping make sure you are enjoying your time on the water. We can guarantee satisfaction when you enter our store - from tips and tricks to providing you with all the gear you will need to keep you on the water and in the game!



It is not only our goal to provide you with the right gear, we also strive to keep you informed of local events, trips, shows, and fishing opportunities.



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