Lake Isabella offers many different kinds of fish for the angler. There are Bass, Crappie, Blue Gill, Trout, Carp, Suckers and Perch. The best all around fishing in California can be had at this Lake. The next record Large Mouth Bass for California will possibly be caught in Lake Isabella. There are several marinas located on the lake from which you can rent boats and and refuel.

The Kern River is located in central California. It is east of Bakersfield about 50 miles. West of Ridgecrest 50 miles on Highway 178. It is the Gateway to the Sierra's. The Kern River has great fishing for Rainbow trout. The 20 mile section of river from Lake Isabella to the Johnsondale Bridge is open YEAR ROUND for fishing. The river is accessible from the road with numerous pullouts where you can just get out of your car and fish. The river above the bridge opens for the season on the last Saturday in April and closes mid November. There are many small streams in this area to fish with bait and flies. The section on the Kern above the bridge is for artificial only.