Boat Dock Closes: 6:00 P.M.

Last Plant: 2,000 pounds of Channel Catfish on Thursday, June 26

Next Plant: 4,500 pounds of Rainbow Trout on Saturday, December 13

Water Temperature: At surface: 74.3F, 4.43 D.O.; At 25': 74.12F, 4.41 D.O.

Water Level: Low

Launch Conditions: PRIVATE WATER CRAFTS ARE CURRENTLY BANNED In order to protect Wohlford from invasive exotic Quagga mussels, there is still a temporary ban on private water craft and private equipment that could have been exposed to mussels. Restricted equipment now includes private boats, canoes, kayaks, float tubes, trolling motors, fish finders, anchors, and other equipment that contact the water.

Channel Catfish have been hitting cut mackerel, shrimp, chicken liver, and night crawlers near the South Shore Rockpile and the east end of Wohlford.

Bass action has slowed a bit lately. The first 2 of 5 new Bass type rental boats should be available to rent at Lake Wohlford starting this Saturday, 10/25/08. They sport foot-controlled 40# thrust trolling motors, 2 swivel seats, and a live well.

The Crappie have moved into deeper waters. Trout action is over for this season as Wohlford waters are too warm for year-round Trout survival. Trout will be restocked on 12/13/08. To view fish photos, visit our web site at www.wohlfordlake.com.

Each month, Whopper Contest winners in four categories are awarded a free fishing and boating permit. For further information on the contest or fishing conditions, please contact the Ranger Station at (760) 839-4346.

WHOPPER CONTEST WINNERS FOR SEPTEMBER WERE:

• Scott Osborne 4#15 Catfish
• Larry Rosby 1#12 Crappie
• Dustin Hosking 2#14 Bass

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR OCTOBER ARE:

• Jerry Harris 1#9 Crappie
• Roy Hamind 9#4 Bass
• Jack Ferguson 12#12 Catfish