Lake Wohlford Fishing in San Diego County, California

• Overview

  Lake Wohlford belongs to San Diego County, California. Salt water lies 19 miles off. The water covers some 203 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The full circuit measures close to 2.9 miles on foot. The town to know is Valley Center, 3.9 miles out. San Pasqual lies 6.1 miles off, Escondido another 6.5 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lake Wohlford

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, rainbow trout, Florida largemouth bass and brown bullhead. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Work Lake Wohlford in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 77°F and January about 52°F. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Lake Wohlford rarely departs from it. Barometer swings matter more than a degree or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Dixon Reservoir, 3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Lake Wohlford are worth checking on the day.