Tulare County
Tulare County
Tulare County Fishing Reports
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Bass are moving out of the shallows and either holding near rocky points, or chasing shad. Senkos and drop-shotting remain the best approach when targeting these points. Try swimbaits or jerkbaits for bass focusing on shad schools. Catfish action in the evenings remains very good, and anglers are...
Bass are moving out of the shallows and either holding near rocky points, or chasing shad. Senkos and drop-shotting remain the best approach when targeting these points. Try swimbaits or jerkbaits for bass focusing on shad schools. Catfish action in the evenings remains very good, and anglers are still finding crappie near submerged structure.
The CDFW stocks in the Upper Kern have been consistent, but the warmer weather continues to melt snow in the mountains, keeping the flow levels high. This hasn't been a problem for spin-casters throwing salmon eggs, spinners, or jigs near main access areas. However, fly anglers seem to be holding...
The CDFW stocks in the Upper Kern have been consistent, but the warmer weather continues to melt snow in the mountains, keeping the flow levels high. This hasn't been a problem for spin-casters throwing salmon eggs, spinners, or jigs near main access areas. However, fly anglers seem to be holding out for lower flows. The south fork is warming up, with bass and catfish becoming more active. Trout are still being caught from this section as well.
Fluctuating water levels have thrown off an otherwise solid start to the season, but Kaweah is rebounding lately. The spotted bass bite seems to have unlocked, and it has been reported that almost any finesse soft-plastic will get the job done. Most fish are holding near steep drop-offs in 10-15...
Fluctuating water levels have thrown off an otherwise solid start to the season, but Kaweah is rebounding lately. The spotted bass bite seems to have unlocked, and it has been reported that almost any finesse soft-plastic will get the job done. Most fish are holding near steep drop-offs in 10-15 feet of water. Senkos have also been hot for largemouth bass, and small grubs are getting crappie to bite near deeper submerged brush piles.
The bass bite at Success has been very good all throughout May, and not just in terms of numbers. A few big females have been reported, caught on jigs in 10-15 feet of water. Finesse techniques (Senkos, t-rigged worms, drop-shots) have been excellent for smaller, shallow fish. Crappie are holding...
The bass bite at Success has been very good all throughout May, and not just in terms of numbers. A few big females have been reported, caught on jigs in 10-15 feet of water. Finesse techniques (Senkos, t-rigged worms, drop-shots) have been excellent for smaller, shallow fish. Crappie are holding near offshore structure... electronics are a must for targeting these areas. Cut baits and night crawlers are consistently getting bites from catfish, especially in the evenings.
There was a large trout stocking across most of the main river areas in mid-April, and fish are still being caught. A lot of water is moving through, so aim for protected areas with quieter pools.
Bass bite is improving with the warming weather and climbing water levels. Most fish are moving shallow and becoming much more active. The reaction bite is still slow, but small finesse tactics are producing... Senkos, small jigs, drop-shots w/ 4in worms. Crappie are beginning to school near deeper...
Bass bite is improving with the warming weather and climbing water levels. Most fish are moving shallow and becoming much more active. The reaction bite is still slow, but small finesse tactics are producing... Senkos, small jigs, drop-shots w/ 4in worms. Crappie are beginning to school near deeper water structure. Minijigs and live worms are getting bit. The last trout stocking was at the end of March, not a lot of action to report.