Kern County · reservoir · 7,690 acres
Isabella Lake
Stocked 5× since 2025 · CDFW
Isabella Lake is a reservoir in Kern County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Apr 26, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
100°
72°
17 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
103°
71°
16 mph
0%
Sat
Partly cloudy
105°
74°
14 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 25 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 9 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Tillie Creek2.5 mi
- South Fork Kern River2.2 mistocked May 17, 2026
- Nellie Dent Creek2.6 mi
- Rattlesnake Creek2.5 mi
- Caldwell Creek4.9 mi
- Shirley Creek4.8 mi
- Erskine Creek5.4 mi
- Stable Creek5.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Isabella Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Isabella Lake?+
Isabella Lake is stocked with Trout in Kern County, California, most recently on Apr 26, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Isabella Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Isabella Lake peaks in January, February, March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Isabella Lake?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Isabella Lake?+
Isabella Lake is a reservoir in Kern County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Apr 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.