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Wohlford Lake Fish Report for 8-9-2025


Wohlford Lake Fishing Report

Wohlford Lake - Escondido, CA (San Diego County)


by Wohlford Lake Staff
8-9-2025
(760) 839-4346
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Dock closes: 7:00 p.m.
Last Plant: 750 lbs. of Channel Catfish the week of July 27th – Aug.2nd.
Next Plant: 750 lbs. of Channel Catfish the week of Aug. 10th- Aug. 16th
Water temperature: At surface 77.36 f., 7.65 D.O. @ 15’ 77.54 f., 7.86 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. The lake will be closed on weekdays after Labor Day and throughout the fall.
Largemouth bass can be found lurking around structure. The bass are hitting swimbaits, crawdads, and frogs.
Catfish are being caught throughout the lake. Shrimp and mackerel are both working well for the catfish.
Crappie are being caught in small numbers. Crappie prefer the cover of shade and bite best in the early mornings and early evenings. Crappie are most often caught using live golden shiners or crappie jigs.



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