Friday, February 23, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – February 23, 2018


MarDon Fresh News – February 23, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes reservoir is 1044.05 feet, slightly up from last week. The water temperature has dropped to the mid-30’s with this current round of cold and windy weather.
Nothing to report on the fishing front this week. Between the subfreezing temperatures, wind, and wind chill – not many anglers have been out on the water. The Snow Geese are still here - and a neat sight to see!

Spring is around the corner – even though it may not feel that way! Soon our weather will warm, and the Walleye will be biting, followed by the smallmouth and then the largemouth will turn on. In 2017 we had largemouth weighing up to 8.3 pounds weighed in at the Northwest Bass Tournament and bass fisherman, Russ Anderson, caught a 9.0-pound largemouth bass of the MarDon Resort dock! The crappie and bluegill fishing was outstanding. 2018 is shaping up to be a tremendous year for fishing on the Potholes Reservoir! The combination of the successful effort by all to convince the WDFW to retain the correct limits on panfish, CWFAC’s fish habitat restoration project and correct water level management will all contribute to an amazing fishery in 2018!

Now is a great time to come visit MarDon Resort and the Reservoir. We are still on our Winter Rate schedule – making your stay very economical. We will also be running a Spring Break Special March 23rd thru April 15th. Stay 2 nights get the 3rd night free! Call 509-346-2651 for reservations.

Call the MarDon Store for the latest fishing info at 509-346-2651.


A large raft of Snow Geese on the Potholes Reservoir! Photo by Mike Meseberg


Snow Geese taking flight on the Potholes Reservoir! Photo by Kelly Brown


The wind and cold temperatures make for some interesting ice sculptures along the shores of the Potholes Reservoir! Photo by Pete Fisher

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