🐟 What fish can you catch in Shafter?

Most commonly caught species around Shafter , CA : Largemouth bass - 6,199 reported catches Bluegill - 819 reported catches Channel catfish - 778 reported catches Striped bass - 733 reported catches Common carp - 657 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Shafter fishing reports?

The latest Shafter , CA fishing reports are: @jimmygarcia7085 reported a nice Common carp at Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct . @jimmygarcia7085 reported a nice Common carp at Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct . @GasBassing reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Hart Park Lake . @Zenonex reported a nice Common carp at River Walk Lake . @bakerfield_outdoors reported a nice Golden rainbow trout . .

Fishing in Shafter, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shafter, California?

Anglers in Shafter , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct , Kern River , River Walk Lake , Truxtun Lake , Friant-Kern Canal .

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

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Shafter

Latest Shafter fishing reports

Common carp

Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct

28 in · 12 lb

Common carp

Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct

32 in · 14 lb

Yellow bullhead

Hart Park Lake

10 in · 1 lb

Common carp

River Walk Lake

length · weight

Golden rainbow trout

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Hart Park Lake

10 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

River Walk Lake

length · weight

Golden rainbow trout

19 in · 3 lb

Rainbow trout

18 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Shafter

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.

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FAQ about Shafter fishing

Anglers in Shafter, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct, Kern River, River Walk Lake, Truxtun Lake, and Friant-Kern Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Shafter, CA:

Largemouth bass - 6,199 reported catches
Bluegill - 819 reported catches
Channel catfish - 778 reported catches
Striped bass - 733 reported catches
Common carp - 657 reported catches

The latest Shafter, CA fishing reports are:

@jimmygarcia7085 reported a nice Common carp at Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct.
@jimmygarcia7085 reported a nice Common carp at Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct.
@GasBassing reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Hart Park Lake.
@Zenonex reported a nice Common carp at River Walk Lake.
@bakerfield_outdoors reported a nice Golden rainbow trout.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Shafter, 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: