MarDon FreshNews – April 20, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – April 20, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes reservoir is 1044.82 feet- up one foot from last week. The water temperature on the main Reservoir is right about 50 degrees and in the low to mid 50’s back in the sand dunes.

The walleye fishing has been fair this past week with several limits being caught. It has been difficult fishing due to the windy conditions. The fish are being caught between 20 and 50 feet of water with the 35-40-foot range being the most consistent. Fish are being caught on blade baits, trolling Slow Death rigs with Smile Blades and Butterfly Blade rigs. Fish Lind Coulee, Medicare Beach and the mouth of Crab Creek for the walleye.

Largemouth bass are being caught back in the dunes on swimbaits, swim jigs, punch rigs, jig with a craw trailer, chatter baits and spinnerbaits. Fish in the 4-6 lb. range are being caught. Fish up Frenchman’s Wasteway and around Goose Island for Smallmouth. This weekend is the 39^th Annual Potholes Open Bass Tournament with a 132-boat field!

Trout are being caught in the Seep Lakes on Glitter Mallows, Power Bait, and or worms.  The top lakes have been Soda, and Upper and Lower Hampton Lakes. No reports from the MarDon Dock yet – but it will be picking up soon for trout and crappie as the water temp rises.

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

Greg Anderson with a beautiful Soda Lake trout caught while shore fishing this past week!

Kelly Ross with a big Largemouth bass caught on the Potholes Reservoir!

MarDon Fresh News – April 13, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – April 13, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes reservoir is 1043.83 feet- slightly up from last week. The water temperature on the main Reservoir is in the upper 40’s and in the low to mid 50’s back in the sand dunes.

The walleye fishing has been good this past week with several limits being caught. The fish are being caught between 20 and 50 feet of water with the 35-40-foot range being the most consistent. Fish are being caught on blade baits, trolling Slow Death rigs with Smile Blades and Butterfly Blade rigs. Fish Lind Coulee, Medicare Beach and the mouth of Crab Creek for the walleye.

Largemouth bass are being caught back in the dunes on swimbaits, swim jigs, punch rigs, jig with a craw trailer, chatter baits and spinnerbaits. Fish in the 4-6 lb. range are being caught. Fish up Frenchman’s Wasteway and around Goose Island for Smallmouth.

Trout are being caught in the Seep Lakes on Glitter Mallows, Power Bait, and or worms. No reports from the MarDon Dock yet – but it will be picking up soon for trout and crappie as the water temp rises.

Special: April 16^th – June 13^th.  Stay 2, get the 3^rd night half-off.  Applies to RV/Tent Sites, Bunkhouse & Camper Cabins. Use anytime except Memorial Weekend. Not combined with any other specials.

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

Levi Rodello with a quality Potholes Reservoir Largemouth bass! 

Mike Meseberg of MarDon Resort shows a 5-pound Largemouth bass caught on a chatter bait while fishing a shallow weed bed back in the dunes!

Mason Meseberg caught and released this 6.4 pound Largemouth bass back in the sand dunes!

MarDon Fresh News – April 6, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – April 6, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes reservoir is 1043.23 feet- not much change from last week. The water temperature has moved up to the mid-40’s on the main Reservoir and the lower 50’s 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.

The walleye fishing has picked up considerably this past week with numerous limits being caught. The fish are being caught between 20 and 45 feet of water with the 35-40-foot range being the most consistent. Fish are being caught both jigging blade baits and trolling slow death rigs with Smile Blades. Fish Lind Coulee, Medicare Beach and the mouth of Crab Creek for the walleye.

Quality Largemouth bass are being caught back in the dunes on swimbaits, swim jigs, punch rigs, jig with a craw trailer, and spinnerbaits. Reports of several fish in the 4-6 lb. range have come in. A few Smallmouth bass are being caught in Lind Coulee on crank baits.

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 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.

Satisfied anglers after a successful walleye trip with walleye guide Shelby Ross of Ross Outdoor Adventures! 

Michael Morrow with a nice Rainbow trout caught off the shore at MarDon Resort!