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!