Lake Nacimiento Fish Report for 3-27-2026
Fishing remained phenomenal
Lake Nacimiento - Bradley, CA (San Luis Obispo County)

by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
3-27-2026
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Naci held steady at 66 percent of capacity, and the fishing remained phenomenal. For sheer numbers, there was probably no better place to fish than Nacimiento. Numerous anglers reported catching more than 100 fish in a single day. Topwater walking baits, small swimbaits, grubs, and nearly any finesse presentation produced bass from 2 to 30 feet deep. Crankbaits, jerkbaits, and spinnerbaits also worked well. White bass went for topwater baits, small swimbaits, and spoons. Crappie were caught on minijigs near submerged brush, and catfish took cut baits and dip bait.
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for Friday, March 20th
California Aqueduct: Anglers reported a steady striper bite
Castaic Lake: The bite has not fully taken off at Castaic yet
Pyramid Lake, CA: Pyramid remained at full capacity with water temperatures in the upper fifties
Lake Isabella: Lake Isabella has increased to 51 percent of its storage capacity this week
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Buena Vista Lakes: Anglers were still picking off the remaining planted trout at BV
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