Lake Wohlford press release 2/8/20

Date: 2/8/20
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. (Open seven days a week)

Dock closes: 5:00 P.M.

Last Plant: 1,500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Wednesday February 5th.
Next Plant: 1,500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Wednesday February 12th.
Water temperature: At surface 51.62 f., 10.90 D.O. @ 10’ 51.98 f., 9.87 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 bite is slowly gaining momentum. Wednesday’s plant was the first of three consecutive weekly plants. The trout are hitting on jigs, mousetails, and inflated night-crawlers. They are catching trout in Boat Dock Cove and on the east end of the lake.
The bass have been few and far between. Largemouth Bass can usually be found around structure. They respond well to crawdads, swimbaits, and dark colored plastics.
The crappie are hiding out in deeper water. Crappie are most often caught on finger jigs or live golden shiners.
Lake Wohlford cats prefer mackerel, or chicken liver, and are often caught near the west buoy line.
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 JANUARY WERE:
GARY GREETIS 14.20# TROUT - DOMINIC RODRIGUEZ 1.50# CRAPPIE
SHINNA MENCHACA 11.00# CATFISH -

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR FEBRUARY ARE:
KYLE HARRINGTON 8.80# TROUT - MARVIN MORRIS 6.40# CATFISH