Lake Wohlford press release 5/4/19

Date: 5/4/19
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. (Open seven days a week)

Dock closes: 7:00 P.M.

Last Plant: 1,500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Friday April 5th.
Next Plant: 750 lbs. of Channel Catfish Friday May 10th.
Water temperature: At surface 67.28 f., 6.11 D.O. @ 10’ 67.64 f., 5.78 D.O.
Water level: Low level, private water craft are currently banned.

Permit and Boat Rentals are sold at the Ranger Station. We do not sell fishing licenses, bait, or tackle, so anglers must acquire these essentials items elsewhere prior to their visit. All day motor boats are discounted to $20 for seniors (60+) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and for active military every Saturday.
Due to the threat of Quagga mussels, there is a ban on private water craft and equipment. Restricted equipment includes; private boats, canoes, kayaks, float tubes, trolling motors, fish finders, anchors, and other equipment that contacts the water.
Trout are still being caught a month after the last plant, but they are winding down, and are mostly being found in deeper water.
The bass bite is strong with the fish in various stages of the spawn. Jose Hernandez of Escondido caught a 9.10# bass on a plastic worm off Senior Shoreline. Largemouth Bass can be found around structure and respond well to crawdads, crank baits, and dark colored plastics.
The first catfish plant of the season is scheduled for Friday May 10^th. Scott Keophantirath landed a 15.50# catfish in Oakvale Cove using shrimp. Catfish can be found throughout the lake and bite well on cut mackerel or chicken liver, as well as dough-bait.
Each month Whopper Contest winners in four categories are awarded a free fishing and boating permit. 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 APRIL WERE:
HOYT CURTIS 10.60# CATFISH - PAUL EDDO 2.50# CRAPPIE
DENNY VATH 8.40# TROUT - MIKE HERNANDEZ 10.60# BASS

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR MAY ARE:
JOSE HERNANDEZ 9.10# BASS
SCOTT KEOPHANTHIRATH 10.60# CATFISH