Weekly CDFW trout stocks continue on the Kern across the South Fork and upper sections 4 and 5... some of the most accessible water on the upper river. Spin anglers are finding fish on spinners, spoons, and jigs. Fly guys are getting bit on nymphs. The standard spots are holding fish... focus on deeper pools and eddies where the current breaks.

The lower Kern hasn't seen a trout plant since April, but fish are still around and eating. Slower water is producing on Powerbait and mice tails, with spinners and reaction stuff getting bit more so in the early mornings. Bass fishing has been good on finesse plastics... dropshots and smaller jigs are working, with a solid reaction bite in the early hours on jerkbaits and crankbaits. Catfish action has been excellent in the slowest, deepest sections.