help with Kern River fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Lipripper92592 · 08-26-2014, 02:00 PM

Ultralight 4lb test small spitshot depending on depth and current, small bait holder hook, half an earthworm. My wife and I used to fish this area when we lived in Bakersfield. Quite a few 5-8lb LB in this area as well, feeding on the planted trout.
You can launch a kayak at the park and drift to the mouth of the lake. This would open some productive areas that cant' be reached by shore. There shouldn't be any rapids past the park as I've seen some bass boats up the that far without any issues, (depending on flow rates).

jettytaco · 08-28-2014, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lipripper92592

Ultralight 4lb test small spitshot depending on depth and current, small bait holder hook, half an earthworm. My wife and I used to fish this area when we lived in Bakersfield. Quite a few 5-8lb LB in this area as well, feeding on the planted trout.
You can launch a kayak at the park and drift to the mouth of the lake. This would open some productive areas that cant' be reached by shore. There shouldn't be any rapids past the park as I've seen some bass boats up the that far without any issues, (depending on flow rates).

My buddy digs up earthworms as well for his freshwater fishing. He said its more effective than nightcrawlers. Is that true?

dewinwa · 08-28-2014, 05:43 PM

So we went out on the lake on Tuesday and no luck. Spoke with a few other people out on the water and the story was the same. A few bites but no catches. Went up the river about 15 miles above Kernville and caught a few trout, most were on the smaller side but still fun to catch. Used ultralight pole, 4 lb test line, small split shot, #10 hooks and salmon eggs. Casting up river and letting it float back down. Hope your coming up early as the campgrounds along the river were starting to fill up this afternoon. Still plenty of open spots but they will be filling up fast tomorrow I am sure. Good luck and stay safe. As for me, I'll be nursing a broken toe after smashing it on a rock today. Caught fish so totally worth it....

radastaff · 08-28-2014, 05:51 PM

try fly and a clear bubble half filled with water
check local fishing shop for current hatch patterns
I use to like to hit the area around the bridge near Johnsonville
or spots above Kernville tween the campgrounds

battleborn · 08-28-2014, 06:53 PM

If you got a fly rod a stimulator is money everytime I make it up there. If they dont want the dry hook a dropper to it and use Kern candy or a stonefly (turn over a few rocks to see what size and color but golden works pretty well). Stop by Guy's shop in kernville. They should have the latest dope.

08-26-2014, 02:00 PM	#1
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	Ultralight 4lb test small spitshot depending on depth and current, small bait holder hook, half an earthworm. My wife and I used to fish this area when we lived in Bakersfield. Quite a few 5-8lb LB in this area as well, feeding on the planted trout. You can launch a kayak at the park and drift to the mouth of the lake. This would open some productive areas that cant' be reached by shore. There shouldn't be any rapids past the park as I've seen some bass boats up the that far without any issues, (depending on flow rates).

08-28-2014, 05:43 PM	#3
dewinwa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 33	So we went out on the lake on Tuesday and no luck. Spoke with a few other people out on the water and the story was the same. A few bites but no catches. Went up the river about 15 miles above Kernville and caught a few trout, most were on the smaller side but still fun to catch. Used ultralight pole, 4 lb test line, small split shot, #10 hooks and salmon eggs. Casting up river and letting it float back down. Hope your coming up early as the campgrounds along the river were starting to fill up this afternoon. Still plenty of open spots but they will be filling up fast tomorrow I am sure. Good luck and stay safe. As for me, I'll be nursing a broken toe after smashing it on a rock today. Caught fish so totally worth it....

08-28-2014, 05:51 PM	#4
radastaff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 314	try fly and a clear bubble half filled with water check local fishing shop for current hatch patterns I use to like to hit the area around the bridge near Johnsonville or spots above Kernville tween the campgrounds

08-28-2014, 06:53 PM	#5
battleborn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 221	If you got a fly rod a stimulator is money everytime I make it up there. If they dont want the dry hook a dropper to it and use Kern candy or a stonefly (turn over a few rocks to see what size and color but golden works pretty well). Stop by Guy's shop in kernville. They should have the latest dope.