Lake Success Fish Report for 11-13-2026
Success Lake remained at a very low water level
Lake Success - CA (Tulare County)
by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
11-13-2026
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Success Lake remained at a very low water level of roughly 10% to 11% storage capacity, but fishing action held up well as fish concentrated around deeper structure. Anglers caught quality largemouth bass near submerged trees, main-lake points, and the dam. Finesse presentations, including drop-shots, Ned rigs, and jigs, produced the best results, while early morning and late evening provided reaction bites on crankbaits and swimbaits. Crappie fishing was fair to good on small minnows and minijigs around submerged brush. Catfish bit steadily on cut bait and chicken liver along the deeper river channel, while trout fishing improved following the November 9 CDFW rainbow trout plant.
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More Reports
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, November 13th
California Aqueduct: The fall bite was in full effect for striped bass last week
Castaic Lake: The lake was in a definite transition period this week
Pyramid Lake, CA: Striped bass were best targeted with cut sardines in 30 to 90 feet of water
Lake Isabella: The fall bass bite slowed slightly but still producing quality fish
Kern River: The CDFW stocked trout along a 20-mile stretch of the Upper Kern River this week
Lake Kaweah: Fishing remained surprisingly good as fish concentrated in the main basin
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop Reports
for Friday, November 6th
California Aqueduct: Fishing was productive for aqueduct anglers in the Bakersfield area
Castaic Lake: Cooler temperatures and poor water conditions appeared to have finally stalled a months-long bite
Pyramid Lake, CA: Catfish action improved this week
Lake Isabella: Lake Isabella remained at 24 percent of capacity this week
Kern River: Anglers are reporting good numbers of fish
Lake Kaweah: The lake level remained low
Lake Success: Anglers caught quality largemouth bass around submerged trees, main lake points, and the dam
River Walk Lakes: Bass fishing at River Walk continues to pick up
Ming Lake: Crappie activity has been stronger later in the day
Buena Vista Lakes: Fishing remained fair at BV
Hart Park Lake: Fishing was fair at Hart Park
Lake Nacimiento: Lake Nacimiento held near 33 percent of its storage capacity
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