Lake Wohlford press release 11/9/19
Date: 11/9/19
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Closed weekdays, Open weekends only)
Dock closes: 4:30 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 61.70 f., 7.75 D.O. @ 15’ 62.42 f., 7.55 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 just five weeks away! Saturday December the 14th is the beginning of trout season. We will re-open for weekday fishing at that time.
The catfish bite remains solid. They are catching catfish at the West Buoys, in Oakvale Cove, and along Senior Shoreline. 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 patrolling the reeds or lurking around structure. Bass respond well to crawdads, frogs, and dark colored plastics.
Crappie like to hide in crevices found near rocky outcroppings. 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 OCTOBER WERE:
WENDELL JACKSON 1.40# CRAPPIE - JUSTIN PETERSON 37.00# CATFISH
JUSTIN KENNEDY 9.70# BASS
