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.

Channel Catfish have been hitting cut mackerel, shrimp, chicken liver, and night crawlers near the South Shore Rockpile and the east end of Wohlford. Jack Ferguson of Laguna Beach landed the largest Catfish taken this past weekend. Jack's 12#12 Channel Cat struck a black plastic worm off Senior Shoreline.

Roy Hamind of Escondido caught a 9#4 Florida Largemouth Bass that hit a watermelon-colored sinko lure off Senior Shoreline.

The Crappie have moved into deeper waters. Jerry Harris of Riverside caught a 1#8 and a 1# 7 Crappie using live shiners for bait in Boat Dock Cove.

Trout action is over for this season as Wohlford waters are too warm for year round Trout survival. Trout will be restocked on December 13, 2008.

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 SEPTEMBER WERE:
Scott Osborne 4#15 Catfish
Larry Rosby 1#12 Crappie
Dustin Hosking 2#14 Bass

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR OCTOBER ARE:
Jerry Harris 1#9 Crappie
Roy Hamind 9#4 Bass
Jack Ferguson 12#12 Catfish