54 Lb. Blue Catfish

Wohlford Lake - Escondido, CA (San Diego County)

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Wohlford Lake Staff

by Wohlford Lake Staff
6-13-2020
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Jonathan Hanson’s 54.80# Blue Catfish that broke the existing lake record!!!! The enormous catfish was caught Sunday 6/7 using cut-bonita at the West Buoy Line. Mr. Hanson released his catch back into the lake!!





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6-6-2020
The lake is offering $20 all day motor boats to seniors on Tuesday and Thursdays and to active military every Saturday. Ongoing health protocols dictate that only half of our boat fleet is available for rent on any given day. Visitors desiring a boat should arrive early because they sell out quickly. The catfish bite remains strong. Josh Jacobson of Scripps Ranch landed a monster 39.60# catfish Sunday using cut mackerel at the West Buoy Line. We have recently expanded our bait options...... Read More

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