Lake Wohlford press release 7/8/23

Date: 7/8/23


Park hours: 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Open Seven Days a Week)
Dock closes: 7:00 p.m.
Last Plant: 1,000 lbs. of Channel Catfish the week of July 2nd – July 8th.


Next Plant: 1,000 lbs. of Channel Catfish the week of July 9th -July 15th.


Water temperature: At surface 73.94 f., 6.80 D.O. @ 15’ 75.20 f., 6.48 D.O.


Water level: Low level, private watercraft are currently banned.





Permits and boat rentals are sold at the Ranger Station. We are credit/debit only, no cash transactions. We do not sell fishing licenses so anglers must obtain them elsewhere prior to their visit. The lake offers $25 full day motor boats to seniors (60+) on Tuesdays and Thursdays and to active military every Saturday.


To protect Wohlford from invasive exotic Quagga mussels there is a ban on private watercraft and equipment. Restricted equipment includes; private boats, canoes, kayaks, float tubes, trolling motors, fish finders, anchors, and other equipment that contacts the water.


Catfish are currently biting on Senior Shoreline and near Boat Dock Cove. Yesterday’s plant is the first of three catfish plants in July. Lake Wohlford cats prefer cut mackerel or chicken liver. Stop by the Ranger Station for a dough-bait recipe that works well for either catfish or carp.


Crappie prefer the cover of shade and bite best in the early mornings. Crappie respond best to mini-jigs or live golden shiners.


A good number of small to medium Largemouth Bass are being caught around structure. They will chase shad raps, crawdads, or dark colored plastics.


Each month Whopper Contest winners in four categories are awarded a free fishing and boating permit. Contest winners must legally catch their fish at Lake Wohlford and have it weighed on our scale. For information on the contest or fishing conditions, please contact the Ranger Station at (760) 839-4346.


To view our current fish photos, visit our website at:


http://www.wohlfordlake.com


WHOPPER CONTEST WINNERS FOR JUNE WERE:


TERRY WEIGHT 6.50# CATFISH - JEFF NOLL 6.30# TROUT


BRIAN BOYD 1.70# CRAPPIE - JOSE ROMERO 4.20# BASS





WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR JULY ARE:


BILL GRORES 3.40# BASS