Lake Wohlford press release 2/23/19

Date: 2/23/19
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 Tuesday February 19th.
Next Plant: 1,500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Wednesday March 6th.
Water temperature: At surface 51.26 f., 8.46 D.O. @ 10’ 51.62 f., 8.29 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.
The lake is still stained from all the run off. Two plants have taken place with the lake muddied. When the water clears, probably this coming week sometime, the bite should take off and make up for lost time.
Catfish are easier to catch in the muddy water than trout, being less dependent on sight. They are often active on the east end where the runoff continues to flow in. Lake Wohlford cats prefer cut mackerel or chicken liver.
Crappie have been suspended deep feeding on bait fish near the West Buoy Line. They are most often caught using 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 JANUARY WERE:
PAUL EDDO 6.50# BASS - BLUE GATHINGS 10.90# CATFISH
SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ 2.20# CRAPPIE - JACOB LOTZE 13.30# TROUT

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR FEBRUARY ARE:
DANIEL WHITE 7.70# TROUT - ANTONIO RAMIREZ 13.40# CATFISH
TAYLOR ORTIZ 1.20# CRAPPIE