Lake Wohlford press release 11/3/18
Date: 11/3/18
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Closed Weekdays, Open Weekends Only)
Dock closes: 4:30 P.M.
Last Plant: 750 lbs. of Channel Catfish Friday August 3rd.
Next Plant: 6,000 lbs of Rainbow Trout Saturday December 8th.
Water temperature: At surface 64.04 f., 6.28 D.O. @ 10’ 65.48 f., 5.83 D.O.
Water level: Low level, private water craft are currently banned.
Permit and Boat Rentals are sold via a fully automated machine located at the Ranger Station. At present, we do not sell fishing licenses, bait, or tackle, so anglers must acquire these essential items elsewhere prior to their visit. All day motor boats are discounted to $20 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.
The park is closed weekdays during the fall. We will re-open for weekday fishing and recreation beginning December 10th.. We remain open on the weekends throughout.
Opening Day of Trout Season will be Saturday December 8th. We are stocking 6,000 lbs of Calaveras Rainbow Trout for the event so mark your calendars and plan to come join us for what promises to be another great season.
Catfish are being caught throughout the lake. Elliot Berquist of Escondido, caught and released a 10.60# catfish Saturday using cut mackerel in Oakvale Cove. Lake Wohlford cats prefer cut mackerel or chicken liver.
Bass can be found around structure and respond well to shad raps, frogs, and dark colored plastics.
Crappie prefer the cover of shade and are most often caught using finger jigs or live golden shiners. They bite best in the predawn hours.
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 OCTOBER WERE:
MIKE HERNANDEZ 7.60# BASS - ELLIOT BERQUIST 10.60# CATFISH
DAVID LOPEZ 1.00# CRAPPIE
