Date: 8-11-08
Park Hours: 6:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. ??? Open 7 days a week
Boat Dock Closes: 7:00 P.M.
Last Plant: 2,000 pounds of Channel Catfish on Thursday, June 26
Water Temperature: At surface: 79.3??F, 4.15 D.O.; At 25': 79.3??F, 4.43 D.O.
Water Level: Low
Launch Conditions: PRIVATE WATER CRAFTS ARE CURRENTLY BANNED

In order to protect Wohlford from invasive exotic Quagga mussels, there is still a temporary ban on private water craft and private equipment that could have been exposed to mussels. Restricted equipment now includes private boats, canoes, kayaks, float tubes, trolling motors, fish finders, anchors, and other equipment that contact the water.

Bass conditions remain productive. Charley Lott of Oceanside caught a 6#1 and a 4#15 Bass that struck a Senko Lure off Lusardi Point. Cheyenne McMasters of Lancaster landed a 4#0 Bass using a Plastic Worm at Crappie Rock. Swim bait lures, plastic worms, and live golden shiners are working best for the Bass now. Channel Catfish have been hitting cut mackerel, chicken liver, night crawlers, and shrimp in the channel at the east end of Wohlford.

The Crappie have moved into deeper water. Wolf McMasters of Lancaster caught a 1#2 Crappie on a Shiner off the South Shore Rockpile. Small golden shiners and finger jigs have been the preferred baits. Small-sized Bluegill are hitting red worms in Oakvale Cove.

Carp action has picked up and dough balls are the preferred bait.

Trout action is over for this season as Wohlford waters are currently too warm for Trout survival.

To view fish photos, visit our web site at www.wohlfordlake.com. Each month, Whopper Contest winners in four categories are awarded a free fishing and boating permit. For further information on the contest or fishing conditions, please contact the Ranger Station at (760) 839-4346.

WHOPPER CONTEST WINNERS FOR JULY WERE:

J. Harris 2#4 Crappie
Matthew Sanger 14#6 Catfish
Michael Marcinowski 10#8 Bass

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR AUGUST ARE:
Charley Lott 6#1 Bass
Wolf McMasters 1#2 Crappie