MarDon Fresh News – June 28, 2019

MarDon Fresh News – June 28, 2019 

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1041.54 feet – down 1.04 feet from last week and down close to 4.50 feet from the high water mark this year. The water temps in the sand dunes are in the mid- 70’s. The water temps on the main Reservoir are in mid-70’s as well.

The sand dunes continue to be good for Largemouth bass. Fish the sand dunes with ½ oz jigs and craw trailers, Swim Jigs, Senkos and frogs. The Strike King Rage Swimm’R has been producing well.   The Smallmouth seemed to have moved out of the dunes and anglers are finding them on the face of the dam and on the rock piles around Goose Island.  Fish Booyah finesse jigs, Wacky Rigged Senkos, Crankbaits, Tubes and Swimbaits for the Smallmouth.

 The walleye fishing has been a little spotty this week. The walleye have spread out and are still in and around the weed beds. Keep at least one rod as close to the weeds as you can – even if it means cleaning weeds off here and there. Fish the West Arm, Crab Creek and the Lind Coulee in 6-20 feet of water. Troll the channels and weed lines with Smile Blades/Slow Death Hooks/2 oz bottom walker and ½ a crawler in 8-15 feet. Troll from .8-1.2 miles per hour. The crankbait bite is producing as well. Troll a #5 Flicker Shad or Rapala Shad Rap in the channels and next to the weed beds.

Not many reports on the trout this past week. The reports that came in were decent – 16-24” fish with 3-5 per boat.  Fish in front of Medicare Beach to the Mouth of Crab Creek and in front of the State Park. Troll Wicked Lures Trout Killers, Needlefish spoons, #7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps.

 Crappie and Bluegill are being caught back in and on the face of the sand dunes, up Crab Creek and in the Lind Coulee. Fish Gulp alive minnows, Trout Magnets, #5 Flicker Shads and Bobby Garland Baby Shads around the willows for panfish. 

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

A happy group of anglers show off a nice catch of Walleye and a big Bluegill caught while fishing with Shelby Ross of Ross Outddor Adventures!

MarDon Fresh News – June 21, 2019

MarDon Fresh News – June 21, 2019 

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1042.58 feet – down 1.55 feet from last week and down close to 3.50 feet from the high water mark this year. The water temps in the sand dunes are in the mid  70’s. The water temps on the main Reservoir are in the low to mid 70’s.

The sand dunes continue to produce both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass. Fish the sand dunes with ½ oz jigs and craw trailers, Swim Jigs, Chatter Baits, Punch Rigs, Senkos and frogs or Zara Spooks.  There are Smallmouth back in the sand dunes and around the rocks around Goose Island. Fish Booyah finesse jigs, Wacky Rigged Senkos, Crankbaits, Tubes and Swimbaits for the Smallmouth. Anglers have been doing well on Smallmouth on the face of the dam using crankbaits as well.

 The walleye are in the weeds in the sand dunes and channels throughout the dunes. As the water drops the walleye will move to the face of the dunes and humps off the face. Fish the West Arm, Crab Creek and the Lind Coulee in 6-20 feet of water. Troll the channels and weed lines with Smile Blades/Slow Death Hooks/2 oz bottom walker and ½ a crawler in 8-15 feet. Troll from .8-1.2 miles per hour. The crankbait bite is producing as well. Troll a #5 Flicker Shad or Rapala Shad Rap in the channels and next to the weed beds.

Trolling for trout has been very good this week – trolling #7 Flicker Shads between 2-3 miles per hour. Fish in front of Medicare Beach to the Mouth of Crab Creek and in front of the State Park both from shore and by boat. Bank fisherman are using Power Bait, Mice Tails, worms and marshmallows, a 12-18” leader, and a 1/8-1/4 oz. egg sinker above the swivel. Boat anglers are trolling Wicked Lures Trout Killers, Needlefish spoons, #7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps. 

Nice crappie and Bluegill are being caught back in and on the face of the sand dunes and up Crab Creek. Fish Gulp alive minnows, Trout Magnets and #5 Flicker shads around the willows for panfish. 

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

Another great week for young anglers! It's awesome to see kids getting excited about fishing - and catching some really nice fish!

MarDon Fresh News – June 14, 2019

MarDon Fresh News – June 14, 2019 

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1044.13-feet – down 1.27 feet from last week. The water temps in the sand dunes are in the mid to upper 70’s. The water temps on the main Reservoir are in the low to mid 70’s.

The sand dunes continue to produce good catches of both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass. Fish the sand dunes with ½ oz jigs and craw trailers, Swim Jigs, Chatter Baits, Punch Rigs, Senkos and frogs or Zara Spooks. The top-water bite has been good this week and should continue. There are Smallmouth back in the sand dunes and around the rocks around Goose Island. Fish Booyah finesse jigs, Wacky Rigged Senkos, Crankbaits, Tubes and Swimbaits for the Smallmouth. Anglers have been doing well on Smallmouth on the face of the dam using crankbaits as well.

 The walleye remain in the sand dunes and channels throughout the dunes. Fisher the West Arm, Crab Creek and the Lind Coulee in 6-20 feet of water Troll the channels and weed lines with Smile Blades/Slow Death Hooks/2 oz bottom walker and ½ a crawler in 8-15 feet. Troll from .8-1.2 miles per hour. The crankbait bite is producing as well. Troll a #5 Flicker Shad or Rapala Shad Rap.

Trolling for trout has been productive this week – trolling #7 Flicker Shads between 2-3 miles per hour. Fish in front of Medicare Beach and in front of the State Park both from shore and by boat. Bank fisherman are using Power Bait, Mice Tails, worms and marshmallows, a 12-18” leader, and a 1/8-1/4 oz. egg sinker above the swivel. Boat anglers are trolling Wicked Lures Trout Killers, Needlefish spoons, #7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps. 

Nice crappie and Bluegill are being caught back in and on the face of the sand dunes and up Crab Creek. Fish Gulp alive minnows, Trout Magnets and #5 Flicker shads around the willows for panfish. 

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

A proud Cam Cox - age 4 - from North Plains, OR caught the biggest Walleye on the boat using his 4 foot kids rod - awesome job Cam!

Isabelle Barajas caught her very first fish ever - a 15.13 oz Yellow Perch on the Potholes Reservoir while fishing with her Grandmother - Katie Lang of MarDon Resort!

MarDon Fresh News – June 7, 2019

MarDon Fresh News – June 7, 2019 

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1045.40-feet – down about 4.0 inches from last week. The water temps in the sand dunes are in the low-70’s. The water temps on the main Reservoir are in the upper-60’s.

The sand dunes are producing impressive catches of both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass. Fish the sand dunes with ½ oz jigs and craw trailers, Swim Jigs, Chatter Baits, Punch Rigs, Senkos and frogs or Zara Spooks. The top-water bite has been good this week and should continue. There are Smallmouth back in the sand dunes and around the rocks around Goose Island. Fish Booyah finesse jigs, Wacky Rigged Senkos, Crankbaits, Tubes and Swimbaits for the Smallmouth. Anglers have been doing well on Smallmouth on the face of the dam using crankbaits as well.

 The walleye are still back in the weeds and sand dunes but are moving a little deeper in the channels and to the face of the dunes. Troll the channels and weed lines with Smile Blades/Slow Death Hooks/2 oz bottom walker and ½ a crawler in 8-15 feet. Troll from .8-1.2 miles per hour. The crankbait bite is producing as well. Troll a #5 Flicker Shad or Rapala Shad Rap.

Trout fishing has been outstanding this past week! Fish in front of Medicare Beach and in front of the State Park both from shore and by boat. Bank fisherman are using Power Bait, worms and marshmallows, a 12-18” leader, and a 1/8-1/4 oz. egg sinker above the swivel. Boat anglers are trolling Wicked Lures Trout Killers, Needlefish spoons, #7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps. Top Lakes continue to be been the Hamptons and the lakes in the Widgeon – Pillar chain. Top Baits have been Worms and marshmallows, Berkley Power Bait, Rooster Tails, and Berkley Mouse Tails.

The Channel Catfish fishing is picking up on the Potholes Reservoir – a 21 pounder was brought in this past week. Fish around the mouth of Frenchman’s Wasteway and up the Lind Coulee. Anglers are using Magic Bait and worms for the Channel Cats.

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

Dave Schultz with a 7.80 pound Rainbow Trout caught trolling on the Potholes Reservoir!

Jason Couch from Selah, WA with a 21 pound Channel Cat - the biggest one weighed so far this year!