Date: 4/19/24
Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.  (Open seven days a week) 

Dock Closes: 7:00 p.m. 

Last Plant:   1,200 lbs. of Rainbow Trout the week of April 14th - April 20th.

Next Plant:  750 lbs. of Channel Catfish the week of May 5th- May 11th.

Water Temperature: At surface 63.32 f., 10.67 D.O. @ 15’ 62.96 f., 9.45 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 motorboats 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.

The trout fishing has improved as the water clears and the final plant has gone in. The bite is strongest at the east end. Powerbait (yellows and greens), salmon eggs, and inflated nightcrawlers are some of the top baits.

The Largemouth Bass are actively guarding their nests. They respond well to swimbaits, crawdads, and dark colored plastics.

Crappie move in close to shore in the early morning hours and on overcast days. Crappie are most often caught on mini-jigs or live golden shiners.

Catfish continue to be caught throughout the lake. Lake Wohlford cats prefer mackerel, shrimp, or chicken liver. Carp are spawning in the reed beds making their usual racket.

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.