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Boat Permits
2022 Boat Permits for All Lakes and Lake Isabella are now available.

Purchase Boat Permits Online

Purchase Boat Permits from a Local Vendor

Bakersfield Area Locations
Kern County Parks Administration Office
(661) 868-7000
1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
Bob's Bait Bucket
(661) 833-8657
2131 S. Chester Ave, Bakersfield
Cope's Tackle & Rod Shop
(661) 679-6351
1654 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield

Hot Boat Testing and Tuning Permit – Required

A Hot Boat Testing and Tuning Permit is required, prior to testing and tuning of boats on Lake Ming.

Hot Boat Test and Tune is only allowed at Lake Ming on Thursdays 8am to 11am.

Hot Boat Testing and Tuning permits can be purchased by calling the Parks Administration office at 661-868-7000. The Hot Boat Test and Tune Permit must be purchased prior to testing/tuning your watercraft on Lake Ming.

Once your permit is finalized with the Parks Administration office, your permit receipt will show the test and tune date and CF number. At the Kern County Ranger's request, you must present your receipt for verification of purchase.

Per Kern County Ordinance #13.40.160 - #13.40.220