MarDon Fresh News – March 23, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – March 23, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes reservoir is 1043.92 - slightly down from last week. The water temperature is in the low 40’s on the main Reservoir and approaching 50 degrees back in the sand dunes. The gates have been opened and the Potholes Canal is flowing – filling Soda Lake. This water flow will draw fish to the mouth of the canal where it enters the lake.

We have had a few reports walleye being caught this past week on ½ oz. Blade Baits in 50-55 feet of water. The Largemouth bass fishing is picking up on the Reservoir. Reports of several fish in the 5-6 lb. range have come in. Fish the sand dunes with a punch rig or a jig with a craw trailer. Trout are being caught in the Seep Lakes on Glitter Mallows, Power Bait, and or worms. Not much happening off the MarDon Dock yet – but it will be picking up soon for trout and crappie as the water temp rises.

 We are also running our Spring Break Special March 23^rd thru April 15^th. Stay 3 nights -pay for 2!

Call the MarDon Store for the latest fishing info and to make reservations at 509-346-2651.

Dale Williams with a nice Potholes Reservoir Largemouth bass. The bass had a small

catfish sticking out of its mouth when Dale hooked it!

Dallas Hintz caught this 7-pound plus Largemouth this week while fishing a local Seep Lake!

MarDon FreshNews March 16, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – March 16, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes reservoir is 1044.07 - slightly down from last week. The water temperature is in the low 40’s on the main Reservoir with considerably warmer water back in the sand dunes. We have a 10-day forecast showing highs in the mid to upper 50’s – the water will continue to warm, and the fish will become more active very soon!

We have had several reports of both walleye and smallmouth being caught this past week on the Potholes Reservoir as well as trout back in the Seep Lakes and on the Potholes Reservoir. We have heard of several Largemouth being caught towards the dunes as well. The walleye and smallmouth are being caught on ½ oz. Blade Baits. The trout in the Seep Lakes are being caught on Glitter Mallows, Power Bait, and or worms. Not much happening off the MarDon Dock yet – but it will be picking up soon for trout and crappie as the water temp rises. Many of the Seep Lakes on the Wildlife Refuge will be opening April 1^st, providing the opportunity for some outstanding trout, bass and panfish fishing. If you don’t have a current fishing license – stop by the MarDon store and pick one up!

Habitat Boxes are being built this week. Our Partners currently have enough materials to assemble 85 new Habitat Boxes. For more information on our project go to www.cwfac.org. If you would like to help improve fishing on the Potholes Reservoir, you may donate money or donate items to be used in one of our event raffles -  the Rod Meseberg Walleye Classic, the Northwest Bass two-day bass tournament, or at the MarDon Resort Dock Tournament. The Habitat Boxes help ensure many generations of family fishing for perch, crappie, and bluegills. In turn, these fisheries provide wonderful sport for us, and just as importantly – these panfish fisheries provide a necessary food source for Bass, Walleye, and Trout! We appreciate your support in improving an amazing fishery on the Potholes Reservoir!

 The weather is great right now and we are still on our Winter Rate schedule. Come visit us for some good fishing at a great price!  We are also running our Spring Break Special March 23^rd thru April 15^th. Stay 3 nights -pay for 2!

Call the MarDon Store for the latest fishing info and to make reservations at 509-346-2651.

Brett Fisher of Enumclaw, WA with a nice Rainbow Trout caught at MarDon Resort from the shore. Brett was using Power Bait and a crawler!

Habitat Boxes are getting finished up at MarDon Resort - ready to be dropped in the Potholes Reservoir to provide habitat for the panfish we love to fish for as well as a healthy baitfish population for bass, walleye, and trout!

MarDon FreshNews March 9, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – March 9, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes reservoir is 1044.28 - slightly up from last week. The water temperature is 38 degrees – but will start rising with the warmer air temps and longer days. Look’s like we might have turned the corner!

We have had several reports of both walleye and smallmouth being caught this past week on the Potholes Reservoir as well as trout back in the Seep Lakes. The walleye and smallmouth are being caught on ½ oz. Blade Baits. The trout in the Seep Lakes are being caught on Glitter Mallows, Power Bait, and or worms. Not much happening off the MarDon Dock yet – but it will be picking up soon for trout – then the crappie will show up.

The Bureau of Reclamation has just released a public website that allows access to the current water levels of the Potholes Reservoir, Moses Lake, Scooteney, and other waters – as well as other useful information. The web address is http://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/cbp. The Potholes Reservoir is listed as site 09 in the drop-down list.

Many of the Seep Lakes are open year around and many more open April 1^st. These lakes can provide some excellent early season trout fishing and the year around lake have already been doing well. If you don’t have a current fishing license – stop by the MarDon store and pick one up!

We are still on our Winter Rate schedule. Come visit us for some good fishing at a great price!  We are also running our Spring Break Special March 23^rd thru April 15^th. Stay 3 nights -pay for 2!

Call the MarDon Store for the latest fishing info and to make reservations at 509-346-2651.

Barb and Steve Brady of Othello WA - Potholes Reservoir regulars - had a great day on the Potholes Reservoir this week catching several nice Walleye and several big Smallmouth and a Burbot!

MarDon Fresh News – March 2, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – March 2, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes reservoir is 1044.05 feet the same as last week’s level. The water temperature is 37 degrees – but should start rising with the warmer air temps and longer days.

Now is the time to get your tackle organized and trips planned. Spring is coming fast and the Potholes Reservoir and many of the Seep Lakes are open year around with many more opening April 1^st. Early season trout fishing on both the Reservoir and Seep Lakes can be fantastic. Walleye fishing will be picking up as the water warms, as will the bass fishing.

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 are also running a Spring Break Special March 23^rd thru April 15^th. Stay 3 nights -pay for 2!

Call the MarDon Store for the latest fishing info and to make reservations at 509-346-2651.

Spring will be here soon! Time to get the fishing gear and boats ready and the trips planned!