Lake Wohlford press release 3/14/20

Date: 3/14/20
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.(Open seven days a week)

Dock closes: 6:30 P.M.

Last Plant: 1,500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Wednesday March 11th.
Next Plant: 1,500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Wednesday March 25th.
Water temperature: At surface 57.56 f., 9.79 D.O. @ 20’ 57.74 f., 9.44 D.O.Water level: Lowlevel, private water craft are currently banned. Permit and Boat Rentals are sold at the Ranger Station. We do not sell fishing licenses so anglers must acquire this essential item elsewhere prior to their visit. Motor boats are discounted to $20 for seniors 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.
The trout fishing has been good following Wednesday’s plant, but an overabundance of rain and run off may put a damper on things in the coming week. Fausto Barron of Escondido had big trout honors this week with his 8.90# trout caught using rainbow powerbait on the east end of the lake. Powerbait or mousetails have been effective and no part of the lake is not producing at present. As the water becomes stained, and visibility lessens, try dipping your bait in scent for better results.
Modest numbers of Crappie were being caught prior to the rains. Crappie are most often caught using live golden shiners or mini-jigs.
Catfish, who are less dependent on sight to find food, are often a good option to go after in muddy conditions. Lake Wohlford cats prefer cut mackerel, or chicken liver.
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.comWHOPPER CONTEST WINNERS FOR FEBRUARY WERE:
CURT MASTERS 12.20# TROUT - CAPRECE PRESSLEY 2.00# CRAPPIE
JOSE HERNANDEZ 11.50# CATFISH - DILLON HAMILTON 7.00# BASS

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR MARCH ARE:
ROBERT SLAUGHTER 1.30# CRAPPIE - LARRY SANCHEZ 8.50# BASS
KEN V. 11.60# TROUT - JOSE HERNANDEZ 11.20# CATFISH