Lake Success Fish Report for 7-31-2026
Largemouth bass anglers enjoyed another productive week
Lake Success - CA (Tulare County)

by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
7-31-2026
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Water levels continued to fall at Lake Success, dropping to 28% of the lake's storage capacity at the time of reporting. Largemouth bass anglers enjoyed another productive week by targeting rocky points and submerged trees with drop-shot rigs, Texas rigs, and tube baits. The topwater bite also improved, with poppers producing excellent action around sunset. Crankbaits were another effective option for anglers willing to deflect them off branches near submerged trees. Catfish anglers found the best success after dark, catching fish on chicken liver, dip bait, and cut mackerel. Crappie remained available around submerged brush, with live minnows and mini jigs producing the best results.
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Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, July 31st
California Aqueduct: Most anglers targeted the early morning bite to avoid the high midday temperatures
Castaic Lake: The lake remained at approximately 94 percent of its storage capacity
Pyramid Lake, CA: The lake remained at 91percent of its storage capacity, with water temperatures in the upper 70s
Lake Isabella: The lower water levels have not slowed the bass bite
Kern River: With flows running low on the Upper Kern River, the best trout fishing has been found in deeper pools and slower-moving eddies
Lake Kaweah: Anglers reported improved fishing as the water drawdown slowed
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, July 24th
California Aqueduct: Aqueduct fishing was decent last week
Castaic Lake: The lake remained at full pool, with water temperatures in the upper 70s
Pyramid Lake, CA: Bass anglers found good success fishing points and bluff walls
Lake Isabella: Fishing continues to be strong across the board
Kern River: With flows running low, the best trout action has been coming from the deeper pools and slower-moving eddies
Lake Kaweah: Anglers reported decent fishing as water levels began to stabilize
Lake Success: Bass anglers reported catching chunky fish in submerged trees
River Walk Lakes: The hot weather has kept daytime fishing pressure light at River Walk
Ming Lake: Anglers are reporting a steady bass bite at Ming Lake this week
Buena Vista Lakes: Fishing was fair at Buena Vista, with crappie providing the best action
Hart Park Lake: Hart Park anglers found the most success by fishing very early in the morning and late in the evening
Lake Nacimiento: The lake fell to 50 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing remained excellent
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