Lake kaweah, Success, or Isabella in the spring??

CORAL 96 · Post by **CORAL 96** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:07 am

Thinking of going to one or all of these lakes in the spring. Have never fished any of these, but have driven by Kaweah on the way out from Sequoia park. Have heard good things from Success as I had a friend who lived in Porterville, and fished it frequently. I'll probably tow the boat along too. When do these places start heating up for spring fishing? Pretty open as far as March or April would be concerned for me. What baits work good? Which out of the 3 would I have better luck? Looks like they should all fill due to the good snowpacks in the south sierra's. Found a nice place to stay in Three River's, so was thinking I could hit both Kaweah & Success pretty easy from that location. Thanks for the HELP!!

John Barron · Post by **John Barron** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:19 am

Before you make the trip be sure to call ahead and see if they are doing boat inspections for Quagga Mussel because you are in Vegas you might be on a quarrantine list IF the lakes you mention go to inspections like Casitas and Cachuma have. I would hate to see you make a trip only to be turned away and Izzy would be my choice.
jb
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Oldschool · Post by **Oldschool** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:16 am

Eastman, Hensley, Pine Flat are also near Fresno and good bass lakes to consider. Haven't been to Success in awhile and believe the dam was under reconstruction, it can be decent lake. Isabella can be very good, but call and check on the wind.
Never been on Kaweah.
Tom

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:14 am

Let me know right before you come and I'll let you know which one is best. They can all be exceptional....or awful.

Bill

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