Wohlford Lake Fishing Report

Wohlford Lake - Escondido, CA (San Diego County)


by Wohlford Lake Staff
8-20-2022
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Wohlford will be closed to the public on weekdays after Labor Day. We will re-open for weekday use at the beginning of trout season in mid-December.

Catfish have been biting throughout the lake. Martin Arenas of Escondido was fishing for bass with a sizeable plastic crawdad yesterday west of Senior Shoreline when he instead landed an 18.10# blue catfish which he released. One hour later Mr. Arenas caught and released another big blue this time a 19.30# catfish on the same bait in virtually the same spot. Lake Wohlford cats prefer chicken liver, shrimp, or cut mackerel.

Crappie are being caught in small numbers in the early morning or late afternoon. They are most often caught on crappie jigs or live golden shiners.

Small to medium sized bass are being caught with regularity on crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and dark colored plastics.





More Reports

8-13-2022
Wohlford will be closed to the public on weekdays after Labor Day. We will re-open for weekday use at the beginning of trout season in December. The catfish seem to be liking the warm weather even if the fisherman do not. Lake Wohlford cats prefer chicken liver, shrimp, or cut mackerel. Crappie are being caught in small numbers from underneath the crappie float in the early morning or late afternoon. The rest of the time they are suspended deep in the relative...... Read More

8-6-2022
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...... Read More