Catfish are biting throughout the lake

Wohlford Lake - Escondido, CA (San Diego County)


by Wohlford Lake Staff
8-6-2022
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Wohlford will close for weekday use after Labor Day until the first trout plant in December so get your weekday fishing in while you still can.

Catfish are biting throughout the lake, but particularly at either end. Lake Wohlford cats prefer chicken liver, shrimp, or cut mackerel.

Crappie are being caught in small numbers from underneath the crappie float and other hiding spots. Crappie bite best on mini-jigs and live golden shiners. They are most often caught in the early mornings or late afternoons.

Largemouth Bass can be found lurking around structure. Bass are being caught on crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and dark colored plastic





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8-3-2022
Catfish are being caught on the east end of the lake, in Boat Dock Cove, and west of Senior Shoreline. Lake Wohlford cats prefer chicken liver, shrimp, or cut mackerel. Crappie like a place to hide and so prefer the cover of shade. Crappie bite best on mini-jigs and live golden shiners. They are most often caught in the early mornings or late afternoons. Largemouth Bass can be found lurking around structure. Bass are being caught on crankbaits, frogs, and dark colored...... Read More

7-16-2022
The first of three consecutive weekly plants arrived this week and the second plant is just days away. There should be a noticeable surge in the catfish bite for the rest of July and into early August. Lake Wohlford cats prefer chicken liver, shrimp, or cut mackerel. Black Crappie are being caught under the crappie float or by boaters trolling for them. Crappie bite mini-jigs and live golden shiners. They prefer cover and bite best in the early mornings or late...... Read More