Date: 6/5/24
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 the week of May 19th – 25th.
Next Plant: 750 lbs. of Channel Catfish the week of June 9th – 15th.
Water temperature: At surface 72.32 f., 9.04 D.O. @ 15’ 71.24 f., 7.15 D.O.
Water level: Low level, private watercraft are currently banned.
Permits and boat rentals are sold at the Ranger Station. We are credit/debit only, no cash transactions. We do not sell fishing licenses so anglers must obtain them elsewhere prior to their visit. The all-day motor boats are $25 for seniors on Tuesday and Thursdays and to active military every Saturday.
In order to protect Wohlford from invasive exotic Quagga mussels there is a ban on private watercraft and equipment that could have been exposed to mussels. Restricted equipment includes; private boats, canoes, kayaks, float tubes, trolling motors, fish finders, anchors, and other equipment that contacts the water.
Trout are still being caught, here and there, thanks to the mild temperatures. Powerbait, salmon eggs, and inflated nightcrawlers are some of the top baits.
Bass are lurking around structure and in and amongst the reed beds. They are being caught on crankbaits, crawdads, and dark colored plastics.
Crappie have finally shown up in greater numbers. They are being caught at the Crappie Float and by boaters trolling for them. Crappie respond well to mini-jigs or live golden shiners.
The catfish bite remains solid throughout the lake and especially near the west buoys. Wohlford cats prefer mackerel, shrimp, or chicken liver.
Each month Whopper Contest winners in four categories are awarded a free fishing and boating permit. Contest winners must legally catch their fish at Lake Wohlford and have it weighed in by a Wohlford Ranger on our scale. For information on the contest or fishing conditions, please contact the Ranger Station at (760) 839-4346.
WHOPPER CONTEST WINNERS FOR MAY WERE:
DANIEL RIVERA 6.40 BASS
VINCE CATALANOTTO 1.50 CRAPPIE
BOB STEILEN 1.80 TROUT
HERMIE TUANO 4.60 CATFISH