Lake Wohlford press release 5/12/18

Date: 5/12/18
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. (Open seven days a week)

Dock closes: 7:00 P.M.

Last Plant: 750 lbs. of Channel Catfish Friday May. 11th.
Next Plant: 750 lbs. of Channel Catfish Friday May 25th.
Water temperature: At surface 69.62 f., 10.88 D.O. @ 10’ 68.90 f., 6.06 D.O.
Water level: Low level, private water craft are currently banned.

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.
Permits and Boat Rentals are issued by a machine located at the Ranger Station. Please take note; we do not sell fishing licenses, bait, or tackle, so anglers must acquire these essentials elsewhere prior to their visit. The lake is offering $20 all day motor boats to seniors on Tuesday and Thursdays and to active military every Saturday.
Friday’s initial catfish plant went well, the fish appearing of good quality and size. Catfish can be caught throughout the lake, but either the west buoys, or the east end of the lake, are the most productive spots. Lake Wohlford cats like cut mackerel or chicken liver. Stop by the ranger station to pick up a dough-bait recipe that works well for both catfish and carp.
The bass continue to spawn in waves. The bass are hitting shad raps, swimbaits, and dark colored plastics.
The Crappie are being caught in small numbers by fisherman in boats, but have been scarce close to shore. Crappie prefer the cover of shade and they are most often caught on finger-jigs or live golden shiners.
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:
JASON LIU 12.20# BASS - ADRIANA ORTIZ 6.50# TROUT
WAYNE BERKELEY 8.80# CATFISH - PAUL EDDO 2.10# CRAPPIE

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR MAY ARE:
MARK SMITH 6.30# BASS - RANDY EDDO 1.70# CRAPPIE
FAUSTO BARRON 4.30# CATFISH