Wohlford Lake Fishing Report

Wohlford Lake - Escondido, CA (San Diego County)


by Wohlford Lake Staff
9-15-2024
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The lake is currently closed on weekdays, but remains open on the weekends. We will re-open for weekday fishing in mid-December following the first trout stock. We are closing a half an hour earlier due to the shorter days
The city of Escondido and Lake Wohlford are updating their fees starting September 15, 2024 see city website for more details.
Largemouth bass can be found lurking around structure. They respond well to crawdads, shad raps, and dark colored plastics.
Crappie are being caught at the Crappie Float in the early morning hours. They are most often caught on mini-jigs or live golden shiners.
Catfish are active at both ends of the lake. They are partial to shrimp, chicken liver, and cut mackerel.




More Reports

9-6-2024
The lake is currently closed on weekdays, but remains open on the weekends. We will re-open for weekday fishing in mid-December following the first trout stock.   Largemouth bass can be found in and amongst the reed beds or patrolling the rock piles. They respond well to crawdads, shad raps, and dark colored plastics.   Crappie are still being caught at the Crappie Float in the early morning hours. They are most often caught on mini-jigs or live golden shiners.   Catfish are active at both...... Read More

8-22-2024
Largemouth bass can be found lurking around structure. Rod Kiar of Valley Center caught & released an 8.00# bass in Boat Dock Cove. The bass feed mostly on shad, bluegill, and crawdads. Crappie are still being caught at the Crappie Float and by boaters trolling, or drifting, for them. They are most often caught on mini-jigs or live golden shiners. Catfish are biting well particularly at the west buoys. John Harrington of Menifee caught a 37.25# Blue Catfish in Oakvale on Saturday...... Read More