MarDon Resort Fresh News – May 13, 2022
The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1044.5 feet – rising 0.70 feet over the
past week bringing us to 2.00 feet below full pool. The water temps remain in the mid-50s in
the main lake and the sand dunes are warming to the lower 60s.
Trout fishing in the Seep Lake continues to do well. The Hampton Lakes are producing both
quality and quantity rainbow trout. Warden Lake has been very productive as well. The
Pillar - Widgeon Chain is producing some 3-5 lb. trout. Top baits from shore and by boat are
PowerBait or worms on the bottom as well as worms under a bobber. Others had success
casting or trolling Rooster Tail spinners.
The Largemouth Bass fishing has been fair this week due to some cold fronts and wind that
came through – but should pick up quite a bit quickly with decent weather forecast. The fish
are bedding up back in the dunes. Top baits: ó oz black and blue jig with a craw trailer, a
3/8 oz. chatter bait, 5” wacky rigged Senko, and a white spinnerbait.
The rock piles between Goose Island and the face of the dam have been producing decent
smallmouth. ó oz. Norisada blade baits, tubes and Senkos have been the top baits there.
The smallmouth spawn has begun.
Walleye fishing is picking up on the Potholes Reservoir. As the walleye finish up their spawn
– they will move to the humps and to the sand dunes to recover and feed. Fish from the
island up stream above M Road in Lind Coulee. Fish 15-25 feet with a slow death rig/ 2 oz
bottom walker and crawler. Troll at .8 to 1.0 mph. Several good catches have been reported
off the face of the dam jigging tube baits and blade baits. Use the same methods in the
main flow areas in the sand dunes.
No reports of crappie, bluegill, or perch yet – super close though!
Call the MarDon Tackle Store for the latest fishing information at 509-346-2651.
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