Lake Wohlford press release 8/15/19

Date: 8/15/19
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. (Open seven days a week)

Dock closes: 7:00 P.M.

Last Plant: 750 lbs. of Channel Catfish Friday August 2nd
Next Plant: Trout in December
Water temperature: At surface 77.18 f., 8.13 D.O. @ 10’ 78.08 f., 7.93 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 seniors (60+) on Tuesdays 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.
Beginning the day after Labor Day we will shut down on weekdays, remaining open only on weekends only throughout autumn, then re-open in mid-December with the first trout plant.
Catfish are being caught throughout the lake. Alfredo Lopez of Escondido landed a huge 20.00# catfish Sunday fishing with mackerel on Senior Shoreline. Mr. Lopez’s big catch could be a precursor of what’s to come in the fall when the larger catfish tend to be feeding more heavily. Lake Wohlford cats prefer chicken liver or cut mackerel.
Largemouth bass can be found lurking around structure. Shaun Dunhan of Valley Center caught & released an 8.30# bass while drop-shotting near the South Shore Rock Pile.
Crappie can be found hiding wherever cover can be found. Wendell Jackson of Escondido scored a pair of 1.60# crappie fishing off Bass Point using 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 JULY WERE:
CANDLE SICHANTHA 10.60# CATFISH - DIANE KIMURA 1.70# CRAPPIE
LOGAN KELLUMS 7.00# BASS

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR AUGUST ARE:
WENDELL JACKSON 1.60# CRAPPIE - SHAUN DUNHAN 8.30# BASS
ALREDO LOPEZ 20.00# CATFISH