Lake Wohlford press release 10/12/19
Date: 10/12/19
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M. (Closed weekdays, Open weekends only)
Dock closes: 6:00 P.M.
Last Plant: 750 lbs. of Channel Catfish Friday August 2nd.
Next Plant: 4,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Saturday December 14th.
Water temperature: At surface 67.82 f., 5.67 D.O. @ 15’ 68.36 f., 5.48 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 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.
Opening day of trout season is slated for Saturday December the 14th. We will re-open for weekday fishing at that time.
Catfish are being caught throughout the lake. Drop by the ranger station to pick up a dough-bait recipe that works well for both catfish and carp.
Largemouth Bass can be found working the reed beds, or lurking around structure. Justin Kennedy of Valley Center caught & released a 9.70# bass Sunday using a crank-bait off the South Shore Rock Pile. Bass respond well to crawdads, frogs, and dark colored plastics.
Crappie prefer the cover of shade and bite best before the sun comes up. 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 SEPTEMBER WERE:
JESSE TRAN 1.60# CRAPPIE - ALFREDO LOPEZ 33.70# CATFISH
SAM JONES 8.00# BASS
WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR OCTOBER ARE:
JUSTIN KENNEDY 9.70# BASS - WENDELL JACKSON 1.40# CRAPPIE
