Lake Isabella, California
Upcoming Events in Lake Isabella California
April
| 6 - 8 |
Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby
- This year's Derby will be offering over $200,000.00 in prize money as well as many free prizes and raffle items for everyone. Many local and regional sponsors are already on board, and the derby will again be offering 10 prize fish worth $10,000 each, and one fish sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce worth $21,000.00 to celebrate the 24th year of the Derby. The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is the largest amateur trout fishing derby in the country, and in the past 20 years, lucky fisher (men, women and children) have caught over $230,000.00 worth of trout during the three day event. Recently two lucky fishermen, one from Bodfish and one from Bakersfield, California each caught one of the $10,000 fish. In addition to the $52,000.00 worth of tagged trout in the lake, we will also be giving away $1,000.00 for the largest trout by length caught in the derby. Everyone that is registered for the Derby, will be automatically eligible for this prize. The trout does not have to be tagged. Last year's Derby produced a cool $1,000.00 for a woman from Delano, California who caught a 23 ½" rainbow. The Derby Committee in conjunction with our partners from the Fish & Game Habitat Club, is also involved in restocking Isabella Lake to help insure it remains one of the best trout producing lakes in the region. Proceeds from the Derby are used for this effort. Trophy Trout plants are being planned for December and in March a couple of weeks before the Derby. In addition to the Trophy Trout, the Derby Committee and Habitat Club plant 13,000 trout over a pound each two days before the Derby. Watch our web site for information and updates on opening of registration and additional prize opportunities as they come available. Address: Isabella Lake , Lake Isabella, California |
July
| 29 |
Lake Isabella Fourth of July Celebration
- The Forest Service (FS) invites the public to another patriotic Independence Day celebration at Lake Isabella. The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, through a special use permit with the FS, will provide the visiting public with a spectacular fireworks show. The show will start around 9PM, with the fireworks being launched from Engineer’s Point. Fees at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella, Camp 9 Day Use, and South Fork Recreation Areas will be waived for spectators on Saturday from 6 pm until the end of the fireworks show around 10 pm. FS personnel will be patrolling during the show to prevent the risk of wildfires. Fireworks of any kind are prohibited on FS land. Law enforcement will issue fines for any violations. Fire officials ask residents and visitors to acquire a campfire permit and follow regulations if they plan to build a fire, barbeque, or operate a camp stove outside of a campsite with a fire pit. Campfire safety is extremely important due to the dryness of the grass and brush. You're guaranteed to have a great time if you celebrate Independence Day with safety in mind. Ph: 760-376-3781 (Always call and confirm events) |