Lake Wohlford press release 9/1/17

Date: 9/1/17
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. (Open Weekend Only beg. Sept 5th)

Dock closes: 7:00 P.M.

Last Plant: 750 lbs. of Channel Catfish Friday Aug 4th.
Next Plant: Rainbow Trout in December
Water temperature: At surface 80.06 f., 5.70 D.O. @ 15’ 79.70 f., 3.48 D.O.
Water level: Low level, private water craft are currently banned.

To protect Wohlford from invasive exotic Quagga mussels, there is a ban on private water craft and equipment that could have been exposed to mussels. Restricted equipment includes; private boats, canoes, kayaks, float tubes, trolling motors, fish finders, anchors, and other equipment that contacts the water.
The lake/park will close weekdays, but remain open on weekends beginning this Tuesday Sept.5th re-opening for weekday use in December with the opening of trout season.
Permits and Boat Rentals are now issued via a fully automated machine located at the Ranger Station. The machine takes debit/credit or cash. 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 active military every Saturday.
Catfish can be caught throughout the lake. Chicken liver or cut mackerel are two of the most preferred baits for catfish.
Largemouth Bass lurk around structure. The bass respond well to frogs, crawdads, and dark colored plastics.
The crappie fishing is best in the early morning hours near the cover of shade or in rocky outcroppings. Crappie 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 AUGUST WERE:
BRANDON SCHURMAN 13.40# BASS - SOKHOM HUN 2.30# CRAPPIE
LUIS RAMIREZ 7.10# CATFISH

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR SEPT ARE: