🐟 What fish can you catch in Bakersfield?

Most commonly caught species around Bakersfield , CA : Largemouth bass - 5,830 reported catches Striped bass - 711 reported catches Channel catfish - 709 reported catches Bluegill - 639 reported catches Rainbow trout - 637 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bakersfield fishing reports?

The latest Bakersfield , CA fishing reports are: @tristanpham reported a nice Yellow bullhead at River Walk Lake . @tristanpham reported a nice Greengill hybrid at River Walk Lake . @alex.pulido reported a nice Common carp at Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct . @tommy.b reported a nice Largemouth bass at Truxtun Lake . @Ricardo69 reported a nice Bluegill at River Walk Lake . .

Fishing in Bakersfield, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bakersfield, California?

Anglers in Bakersfield , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Ming , Hart Park Lake , River Walk Lake , Truxtun Lake , Lake Webb .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bakersfield?

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Top fish species in Bakersfield

Latest Bakersfield fishing reports

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Yellow bullhead

River Walk Lake

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Greengill hybrid

River Walk Lake

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Common carp

Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct

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Largemouth bass

Truxtun Lake

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Bluegill

River Walk Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hart Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hart Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Ming

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Largemouth bass

Hart Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hart Park Lake

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Fishing regulations in Bakersfield

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Bakersfield fishing

Anglers in Bakersfield, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Ming, Hart Park Lake, River Walk Lake, Truxtun Lake, and Lake Webb.

Most commonly caught species around Bakersfield, CA:

Largemouth bass - 5,830 reported catches
Striped bass - 711 reported catches
Channel catfish - 709 reported catches
Bluegill - 639 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 637 reported catches

The latest Bakersfield, CA fishing reports are:

@tristanpham reported a nice Yellow bullhead at River Walk Lake.
@tristanpham reported a nice Greengill hybrid at River Walk Lake.
@alex.pulido reported a nice Common carp at Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct.
@tommy.b reported a nice Largemouth bass at Truxtun Lake.
@Ricardo69 reported a nice Bluegill at River Walk Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bakersfield, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: