MarDon Fresh News – July 27, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – July 27, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1033.70 –dropping over two feet this past week.  The water temperature on the main Reservoir is in the mid-70’s and in the mid upper 70’s back in the sand dunes.

The Largemouth fishing is very good back in the sand dunes and the stretch between MarDon Resort and the State Park. Now is the time to start fishing square billed crankbaits in the dunes. Top baits include – Strike King 2.50 Square Billed crankbait, Spro Popping Frogs, Wacky Rigged Senkos and Texas Rigged Chigger Caws. Smallmouth are being caught on the rock piles off Goose Island and along the face of the dam as well as around the face of the dunes. Use crankbaits, 3½” tubes, swimbaits, and Senkos for the Smallmouth.

The walleye bite has been tough this past week. It does not appear that they have moved out of the sand dunes and weeds yet. Several good walleye reports did come in from anglers throwing Rat-L-Traps over weed beds back in the dunes. As the water drops and temperatures rise, the walleye will move out of the weeds and into the channels and to the face of the dunes. The crankbait bite will turn on. Concentrate on the main channels and face of the dunes as the water drops. Troll #7 or #5 Flicker Shads, Bagleys and Rapalas, slow troll Slow Death rigs with Smile Blades and Butterfly Blade rigs as well as traditional spinner/crawler harnesses.

 The trout fishing on the Potholes Reservoir has been surprisingly good this past week. Anglers have been catching big trout trolling #5 and # 7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps and Mack’s Wedding Ring Rigs with a worm and bottom bouncer in 10-20 feet of water. Concentrate in front of the State Park and along the face of the dunes.

The crappie fishing is great early and late in the day off the MarDon Resort dock.  The crappie limit is 25 fish per person with a 9” minimum size on the Potholes Reservoir. Crappie and bluegill fishing has picked up on the face of the sand dunes. Troll a #5 Flicker Shad or Rapala along the weedlines on the main channels. From a boat or from the dock use a 1” Berkley Gulp Alive Minnow, VMC Wingding jig, VMC Probe jig, as well as Trout Magnets. A few perch are being caught off the dock and around Goose Island.

Only registered guests of MarDon Resort allowed to fish off the dock.

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

Upcoming Events:

August 2^nd   DP Artz – Sunset Paint Night

August 11^th  Paul Sweeney – Live Music

MarDon Fresh News – July 20, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – July 20, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1035.86 –dropping just shy of two feet this past week.  The water temperature on the main Reservoir is just above 70 degrees and in the mid 70’s back in the sand dunes.

The Largemouth fishing is very good back in the sand dunes and the stretch between MarDon Resort and the State Park. Now is the time to start fishing square billed crankbaits in the dunes. Top baits include – Strike King 2.50 Square Billed crankbait, Spro Popping Frogs, Wacky Rigged Senkos and Texas Rigged Chigger Caws. Smallmouth are being caught on the rock piles off Goose Island and along the face of the dam as well as around the face of the dunes. Use crankbaits,   3½” tubes, and Senkos for the Smallmouth.

The walleye fishing slowed a bit this past week, but with the heat and rapid dropping of the water level, it should be picking up quickly. As the water drops and temperatures rise, the walleye will move out of the weeds and into the channels and to the face of the dunes. The crankbait bite will turn on. Concentrate on the main channels and face of the dunes as the water drops. Troll #7 or #5 Flicker Shads, Bagleys and Rapalas, slow troll Slow Death rigs with Smile Blades and Butterfly Blade rigs as well as traditional spinner/crawler harnesses.

 The trout fishing on the Potholes Reservoir has been steady this past week. Anglers have been catching big trout trolling #5 and # 7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps and Mack’s Wedding Ring Rigs with a worm and bottom bouncer in 10-20 feet of water. Concentrate in front of the State Park and along the face of the dunes.

The crappie fishing is good off the MarDon Resort dock. A fair amount of fish just under the legal size have showed up – so make sure to measure your crappie before keeping them. The crappie limit is 25 fish per person with a 9” minimum size on the Potholes Reservoir. Crappie and bluegill fishing has picked up on the face of the sand dunes. Troll a #5 Flicker Shad or Rapala along the weedlines on the main channels. From a boat or from the dock use a 1” Berkley Gulp Alive Minnow in Black Shad or Luma Glow on a 1/80^th -1/32^nd ounce jig head or fish the Strike King Lightning Shad in the Electric Chicken color, as well as Trout Magnets. A few perch are being caught off the dock and around Goose Island.

Only registered guests of MarDon Resort allowed to fish off the dock.

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

Bob Earle of Cour d'Alene with a couple of quality Potholes Reservoir perch.

 A happy angler with a beautiful Rainbow trout caught while fishing the Potholes Reservoir!

MarDon Fresh News – July 13, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – July 13, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1037.6 – 1.6 feet lower than this time last week.  The water temperature on the main Reservoir is just above 70 degrees and in the mid 70’s back in the sand dunes.

The Potholes Reservoir continues to produce excellent largemouth bass fishing as was seen at this past weekend’s Limit Out Performance Marine’s Shootout Tournament. Congratulations to Keegan Anderson and JR Clark for taking 1^st Place with a five fish weight of 22.74 pounds and the big fish of the tournament weighing 6.89 pounds!  They took home $5,000 for their effort! The Largemouth fishing continues to be very good back in the sand dunes and the stretch between MarDon Resort and the State Park. Top baits include - Spro Popping Frogs, Wacky Rigged Senkos and square bill crankbaits and Texas Rigged Chigger Caws. Smallmouth are being caught on the rock piles off Goose Island and along the face of the dam. Use crankbaits, 3 ½” tubes, and Senkos for the Smallmouth.

The walleye fishing slowed a bit this past week, but with the heat and rapid dropping of the water level, it should be picking up quickly. As the water drops and temperatures rise, the walleye will move out of the weeds and into the channels and to the face of the dunes. The crankbait bite will turn on. Concentrate on the main channels and face of the dunes the water drops. Troll #7 Flicker Shads and Rapalas, slow troll Slow Death rigs with Smile Blades and Butterfly Blade rigs as well as traditional spinner/crawler harnesses.

 The trout fishing on the Potholes Reservoir continues to be very good this past week. Anglers have been catching big trout trolling #5 and # 7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps and Mack’s Wedding Ring Rigs with a worm and bottom bouncer in 10-20 feet of water. Concentrate in front of the State Park and along the face of the dunes.

The crappie fishing continues to be very good off the MarDon Resort dock. The Crappie limit is 25 fish per person with a 9” minimum size on the Potholes Reservoir. Reports of crappie being caught back in the dunes are coming in as well. Use a 1” Berkley Gulp Minnow in Black Shad, Emerald Shiner on a 1/80^th -1/32^nd ounce jig head or fish the Strike King Lightning Shad in the Electric Chicken color, as well as Trout Magnets. A few perch are being caught off the dock and around Goose Island.

Only registered guests of MarDon Resort allowed to fish off the dock.

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

Upcoming Events

July 14, 7:00pm – Live Music – Paul Sweeny

July 14-15              Northwest Bass Tournament

Congratulations to Keegan Anderson and JR Clark for a 1st Place finish in the Limit Out Performance Marine Shoot Out Tournament!

MarDon Fresh News – July 6, 2018

MarDon Fresh News – July 6, 2018

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1039.1 – one foot lower than this time last week.  The water temperature on the main Reservoir is at 69.5 degrees and in the mid 70’s back in the sand dunes.

The Largemouth fishing continues to be very good back in the sand dunes and the stretch between MarDon Resort and the State Park. Top baits include - Spro Popping Frogs, Wacky Rigged Senkos and square bill crankbaits. Smallmouth are being caught on the rock piles off Goose Island and along the face of the dam. Use crankbaits, 3 ½” tubes, and Senkos for the Smallmouth.

The walleye fishing has been fair this week. Some fish are starting to move out of the sand dunes to the face of the dunes. Fish the weeds and the drops on the edge of the weeds. Productive spots have been Crab Creek from the mouth to the Power Lines, in front of the State Park, and along the face of the dunes. Fish are being caught trolling Slow Death rigs with Smile Blades and Butterfly Blade rigs as well as traditional spinner/crawler harnesses. Crankbaits and swimbaits have been productive back in the dunes. Fish 10-20 feet of water.

 The trout fishing on the Potholes Reservoir has been very good this past week. Anglers have been catching big trout trolling #5 and # 7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps in front of the State Park and trolling Mack’s Wedding Ring rigs with a night crawler and bottom bouncer in 12-20 feet of water.

The crappie fishing continues to be very good off the MarDon Resort dock. The Crappie limit is 25 fish per person with a 9” minimum size on the Potholes Reservoir. Reports of crappie being caught back in the dunes are coming in as well. Use a 1” Berkley Gulp Minnow in Black Shad, Emerald Shiner on a 1/80^th -1/32^nd ounce jig head or fish the Strike King Lightning Shad in the Electric Chicken color. A few perch are being caught off the dock as well as around Goose Island.

Only registered guests of MarDon Resort allowd to fish off the dock.

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

Upcoming Events

July 7 & 8 – Limit Out Performance Marine Shoot Out Bass Tournament

July 14, 7:00pm – Live Music – Paul Sweeny

A satisfied group of anglers after a successful walleye trip on the Potholes Reservoir with Shelby Ross of Ross Outdoor Adventures!