Lake Wohlford press release 9/1/18
Date: 9/1/18
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. (Closed Weekdays, Open Weekends Only* beg.9/4)
Dock closes: 7:00 P.M.
Last Plant: 750 lbs. of Channel Catfish Friday August 3rd.
Next Plant: Rainbow Trout in December.
Water temperature: At surface 80.24 f., 7.79 D.O. @ 15’ 79.70 f., 5.34 D.O.
Water level: Low level, private water craft are currently banned.
Permit and Boat Rentals are sold at the Ranger Station. At present, we do not sell fishing licenses, bait, or tackle, so anglers must acquire these essential items elsewhere prior to their visit. All day motor boats are discounted to $20 for seniors on Tuesday 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 park will close weekdays after Labor Day beginning Tuesday Sept. 4th and re-open for weekday fishing and general recreation in mid-Decemberfollowing the first trout plant, as always, we will remain open on the weekends.
Catfish are being caught throughout the lake. Cameron Gruwell of Escondido caught a 9.40# catfish on cut mackerel at the west buoys. Lake Wohlford cats prefer cut mackerel or chicken liver.
The bass can be found lingering around structure or feasting on the abundant shad. Bass respond well to shad raps, frogs, and dark colored plastics.
Crappie are being caught in Boat Dock Cove and by boaters trolling for them. Crappie prefer cover 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 AUGUST WERE:
JOE MEYERS 10.60# BASS - LUIS RAMIREZ 9.50# CATFISH
SOKHOM HUN 2.00# CRAPPIE
