Wohlford Lake Fishing Report

Wohlford Lake - Escondido, CA (San Diego County)


by Wohlford Lake Staff
9-15-2024
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The lake is currently closed on weekdays, but remains open on the weekends. We will re-open for weekday fishing in mid-December following the first trout stock. We are closing a half an hour earlier due to the shorter days
The city of Escondido and Lake Wohlford are updating their fees starting September 15, 2024 see city website for more details.
Largemouth bass can be found lurking around structure. They respond well to crawdads, shad raps, and dark colored plastics.
Crappie are being caught at the Crappie Float in the early morning hours. They are most often caught on mini-jigs or live golden shiners.
Catfish are active at both ends of the lake. They are partial to shrimp, chicken liver, and cut mackerel.



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