Date: 12/9/17
Park hours: 6:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Open seven days a week) closed x-mas

Dock closes: 4:30 P.M.

Last Plant: 6,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Wednesday Dec. 6th
Next Plant: 1,500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout Wednesday Dec. 13th
Water temperature: At surface 56.48 f., 5.93 D.O. @ 10’ 56.72 f., 5.70 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.
Opening day of trout season was a success despite some strong winds out of the East. Some limits were reported early off Senior Shoreline and fish were being caught in Boat Dock Cove and the West Buoy Line. Inflated nightcrawlers, light colored jigs, and green powerbait all seemed to be working well. Often the key to success trout fishing is to keep your gear light: a size 14 treble hook, or smaller, and a leader line no heavier than 4 lb. test. Leaders should be kept short usually no longer than a foot. The trout from the new hatchery Calaveras Trout Farm are smaller on average than in years past, but seem full of vigor.
Largemouth bass can be found lurking around structure. With the addition of trout to the menu this an excellent time to be throwing those swimbaits in the hopes of landing a big one.
Crappie can be found in the early morning hours near the cover of shade or in rocky outcroppings. They respond best to 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 NOVEMBER WERE:
MICHAEL ORRIS 12.10# BASS - WENDELL JACKSON 2.10# CRAPPIE
PETER VITKUS 5.60# CATFISH

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR DECEMBER ARE:
CAMERON GRUWELL 4.40# CATFISH