Fishing Tejon Reservoir Number Two in Kern County, California

• Overview

  Out in Kern County, California, sits Tejon Reservoir Number Two. It stands 1,749 feet above sea level. The water covers some 39 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The nearest town is Stallion Springs, 6.3 miles away. It is 30 miles to Bakersfield, the nearest city. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Tejon Reservoir Number Two

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name bluegill, common carp and black crappie. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Tejon Reservoir Number Two responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 80°F in July and bottoms out near 47°F in December. It fishes twelve months of the year. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. At Tejon Reservoir Number Two the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Tejon Reservoir Number One, 1.8 miles away. Signs at Tejon Reservoir Number Two carry more weight than any list.