Kern River Fish Report for 3-7-2025
Anglers reported decent trout action along the 20-mile stretch here in the Upper Kern
Kern River

by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
3-7-2025
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Anglers reported decent trout action along the 20-mile stretch here in the Upper Kern. Our sources reported trout on salmon eggs, spinners, and trout jigs. In the Lower Kern, the CDFW stocked trout two weeks ago in all three sections throughout the canyon; Section 1, Lower Richbar to Democrat Beach; Section 2, Democrat Beach to Sandy Flat; and Section 3, Sandy Flat to Isabella Dam. Trout have been coming on salmon eggs, pinched crawlers, garlic doused Powerbait and minijigs. The Lower Kern River bass bite is improving with small crankbaits, jigs and spinners. Catfish can be found on dip baits, nightcrawlers and cut baits. At the time of reporting, the Upper Kern River was flowing at 790 CFS and the Lower Kern River was flowing at 320 CFS.
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