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 June 7th – June 13th

Next Plant: 1,000 lbs. Of Channel Catfish the week of July 12th - July 18th

Water temperature: At surface 77.00 f., 7.85 D.O. @ 15’ 77.00 f., 7.55 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays and for 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.

 

Catfish are biting on the east end as water is currently flowing through the canal. Lake Wohlford cats prefer cut mackerel, chicken liver, or shrimp.

 

Crappie are being caught in small numbers at the Crappie Float or by boaters drifting. They bite best on live golden shiners or Crappie Jigs early in the day.

 

Largemouth bass can be found lurking around structure. Tanner Peterson of Valley Center caught and released an 8.30# bass using a bottom dragon on Senior Shoreline.

 

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.

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