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Spotted bass

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Bluegill

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Spotted bass

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Black crappie

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 4 lb

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General info

Kern Island Drain is a canal located in Kern County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

35°10′45.4″N 118°59′40.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Kern Island Drain?

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Fishing regulations at Kern Island Drain, 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.

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Cities nearby

Lamont

7.4 miles away

Mettler

8.1 miles away

Old River

8.7 miles away

Arvin

9.3 miles away

Bakersfield

12.2 miles away

East Niles

13.7 miles away

Oildale

17.1 miles away

Tarina

17.1 miles away

Rosedale

18.7 miles away

Stallion Springs

19.9 miles away

Keene

22.0 miles away

Tupman

22.1 miles away

Lebec

23.7 miles away

Shafter

23.8 miles away

Stebbins

23.9 miles away

Taft

24.5 miles away

Lake of the Woods

24.6 miles away

Tehachapi

29.6 miles away

Buttonwillow

29.7 miles away

Wasco

35.5 miles away

McFarland

37.2 miles away

Bodfish

40.1 miles away

Glennville

40.8 miles away

Lake Isabella

42.9 miles away

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FAQ about Kern Island Drain fishing

Kern Island Drain is a canal located in Kern County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°10′45.4″N 118°59′40.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Kern Island Drain 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 Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Kern Island Drain are:
The latest Kern Island Drain fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Kern Island Drain, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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