Kern River and Isabella Lake report, Crappie tournament info

[Fishin Magician]

The Kern river is fishing great right now. Stocking continues weekly. Both bait and artificials are working good. River is flowing at just under 600cfs. No problems with wading.
Isabella is fishing good with everything on the chew. Crappie are near the cages in kissack and along most shorelines. Bass are finishing their spawn and have been shallow. trout are still biting for trollers and shore fishermen. Catfish are everywhere and biting good. Mackerel and frozen shad have been the best baits. Bluegill are in the bushes and rocky areas.
The next crappie tournament is scheduled for June 23. Format will be the same. $20 per team, up to 3 people. 10 fish weigh in per team. Weigh in will be 1pm at south fork launch ramp (Reds marina). Sign ups are from 5-6am at south fork launch ramp or in advance with a credit card by calling 760-376-6019 or in person at the Riverview Lodge in Kernville by 10pm Friday.
Payouts are as follows:
Under 10 teams 100% first place
10-20 teams 70% first 30% second
20 plus teams 50% first 30% second 20% third
For more info PM me or call me at the lodge at 760-376-6019

[Mojave River Angler]

I was really looking forward to this but life throws curve balls all the time. An opportunity to fish the Sea of Cortez at Tortuga and San Marcos is so hard to pass up. I still have a burn to exact revenge on those yellows that were breaking us off of 50 lb braid. They will pay...again. So if those plans fall through, I'll be at Izzy.

The good news is that if I don't show up with my lucky charm Tim (10) the podium is wide open.

Mojave River Angler

[Fishin Magician]

I wouldn't pass up that opportunity either. I know you'll be back again. Good luck in the Baja.

[Fishin Magician]

Don't forget it's this weekend

[Tarantula Tamer]

I'm planning to be there with our team alternate. Unfortunately MRA is taking Tim with him to Tortuga, so no lucky charm for us. On the + side is invitations for yellowtail dinners

[Fishin Magician]

Should be a good weekend. Temps are expected to be in the mid 80's. I hope Carl and Tim do well in the Baja.

[Beeracuda211]

should be a good weekend. Temps are expected to be in the mid 80's. I hope carl and tim do well in the baja.

team nitro for farmy lol

[Fishin Magician]

team nitro for farmy lol

Hope he brings his big girl panties.

[farmacist]

Oh no you di-int, now it's ON! lol No Mercy!

-Farmy Marshall (aka Leeches Only)