Submerged

Dale Baker, with his dog Sarah, fishes along the shore of receding Lake Isabella.

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Aug. 5, 2015 5:20 PM PT

Pieces of California’s history are emerging from the receding waters of Lake Isabella.

A lone camper has Lake Isabella to himself.

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Children play on the muddy banks of Lake Isabella.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The receding waters leave cracks in the mud.

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Waters recede at Lake Isabella.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Children wade into the water at Lake Isabella.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lake Isabella is shrinking because of the drought.

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)