lake Wohlford press release 3/17/18

Date: 3/17/18
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. (Open seven days a week)

Dock closes: 6:30 P.M.

Last Plant: 1,500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Wednesday Mar. 7th.
Next Plant: 1,500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Wednesday Mar. 21st.
Water temperature: At surface 56.84 f., 9.79 D.O. @ 10’ 55.94 f., 9.46 D.O.
Water level: Low level, private water craft are currently banned.

Due to the threat of Quagga mussels, there remains 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.
Permits and Boat Rentals are now issued by a machine located at the Ranger Station. The machine can take cash (no $50 or $100 bills), debit, or credit. Please take note; 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 seniors on Tuesday and Thursdays and to active military every Saturday.
The trout fishing remains excellent despite the rain. Boat Dock Cove and Senior Shoreline have seen the most action. The trout have been hitting salmon eggs, mouse tails, and inflated night-crawlers.
Small to medium sized bass can be found lurking around structure. Richard Fridell of Escondido caught and released a 6.00# bass Friday he caught on a crawdad in Oakvale Cove. The bass respond well to crawdads, frogs, and dark colored plastics
The crappie are staying deep waiting for winter to come to an end. Crappie are most often caught using finger jigs or live golden shiners. They bite best in the pre-dawn hours and prefer the cover of shade.
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 FEBRUARY WERE:
CHRIS REYNA 6.20# BASS - RONNIE WOOWARD 7.00# TROUT
RICHARD CARRASCO 3.80# CATFISH - HENRY VIDANA 2.30# CRAPPIE

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR MARCH ARE:
WAYNE HONDA 8.30# TROUT - RICHARD FRIDELL 6.00# BASS
LUIS RAMIREZ 3.80# CATFISH