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Central Branch Kern Island Canal

California, United States

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Central Branch Kern Island Canal fishing reports

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9 in Β· 2 lb

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Common carp

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Central Branch Kern Island Canal is a canal located in Kern County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Bluegill, and Common carp.

Location

35Β°17β€²49.4β€³N 118Β°59β€²26.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Central Branch Kern Island Canal, CA

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 15, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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59.9 miles away

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63.1 miles away

Lindsay

63.2 miles away

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63.8 miles away

Tulare

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Santa Paula

65.4 miles away

Stevenson Ranch

66.7 miles away

Carpinteria

68.9 miles away

Visalia

73.6 miles away

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FAQ about Central Branch Kern Island Canal fishing

Central Branch Kern Island Canal is a canal located in Kern County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°17β€²49.4β€³N 118Β°59β€²26.4β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Central Branch Kern Island Canal by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Central Branch Kern Island Canal are:
  • Channel catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common carp - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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