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Wohlford Lake Fish Report for 1-4-2026


Wohlford Lake Fishing Report

Wohlford Lake - Escondido, CA (San Diego County)

On January 2nd, the catfish bite was on, and these guys took full advantage! Right in the middle of the action, Gabriel Morgan managed to hook a 14.5 pound catfish! The squad was fishing near Bass Point with worms and clearly... the catfish couldn't resist.

by Wohlford Lake Staff
1-4-2026
(760) 839-4346
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Dock closes: 4:30 p.m.
Last Plant: 1,000lbs of Rainbow Trout the week of Dec. 28th-Jan.3rd
Next Plant: 1,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout the week of Jan4th- Jan.10th
Water temperature: At surface 56.84 f., 9.87 D.O. @ 15’ 56.66 f., 9.70 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.
 
Beginning with the new year the rains have descended upon Lake Wohlford threatening to stain the water and further complicate the trout fishing. When the water becomes clouded, having scent on your bait can be the deciding factor in whether or not you catch trout. Big trout of the week belonged to Isaac Sanchez a nice 4.60# lightning trout caught on Chartreuse powerbait on Senior Shore.
 
Undeterred by the rain the Largemouth bass have been active chasing swimbaits and dark colored plastics. Dousing your lures in bass attractant has been particularly effective.
Catfish continue to bite throughout especially the larger blues. Mackerel, shrimp, and chicken liver are all viable options.
 
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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