Lake Wohlford press release 2/16/19

Date: 2/16/19
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 Wednesday February 13th.
Next Plant: 1,500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Tuesday February 19th.
Water temperature: At surface 51.98 f., 9.46 D.O. @ 10’ 52.52 f., 9.31 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 trout bite has been put on hold by heavy staining resulting from the excessive rainfall. Meanwhile, we continue to stock fish, with another plant scheduled for Tuesday, so when the lake finally does start to clear, the fishing should be outstanding.
Catfish are often still accessible even in muddy water 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. Taylor Ortiz of Oceanside caught a dozen crappie on Wednesday tied to the buoy line using combat jigs. Crappie prefer the cover of shade and 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