Park Hours: 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. ??? Open 7 days a week
Boat Dock Closes: 6:30 P.M.
Last Plant: 1,500 pounds of Rainbow Trout on March 5
Next Plant: 1,500 pounds of Rainbow Trout on March 18
Water Temperature: At surface: 56.12F, 7.22 D.O.; At 15': 55.94F, 6.81 D.O.
Water Level: Low level; 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.

Trout fishing has been decent with some nice size Rainbows being caught. Willow Cove has seen the best Trout action and nightcrawlers have been the most consistent bait. Blas Romero of Escondido weighed in a 5-Trout limit that had a total weight of 16#10. Blas was soaking nightcrawlers and green power bait in Willow Cove. Other notable Trout catches of the week include: Tong Nguyen's 4#9, Adam Palecki's 4#4, and Calvin Draper with a 4#3 Rainbow.

Male Bass are starting to move into the shallows. When the water temperature rises to about 58??F, expect Bass action to explode. Four new Bass-type rental boats are available for rent at Lake Wohlford. They sport foot-controlled 40# thrust trolling motors, 2 swivel seats, and a live well. They rent for $50 for all day.

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 FEBRUARY WERE:

Lang Nguien 6#7 Trout
Scott Osborne 5#5 Bass
Jerry Harris 1#10 Crappie

Scott Osborne 2#12 Bass
Ken Frattini 4#14 Trout