MarDon Fresh News – November 1, 2019

MarDon Fresh News – November 1, 2019

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1034.02 feet – up 2.02 feet from one week ago. The water temp is cooling quickly with the colder temps. The water temp in the sand dunes is at 45 degrees with the main Reservoir running at 49 degrees.

The bass fishing continues to be very good! Fish the face of the sand dunes with a ½ oz. football head jig coupled with a hula grub, Senkos, Strike King KVD 5XD crankbaits, Tubes and Jerk Baits. Fish from 2 to 20 feet. The Smallmouth bass are being found on the face of the dam and on the rock piles around Goose Island – as well as on the face of the sand dunes. Fish Booyah finesse jigs, Wacky Rigged Senkos, Crankbaits, Tubes and DS Minnows for the Smallmouth.

 The walleye fishing remains good. Fish the face of the sand dunes in front of the West Arm and Crab Creek, Lind Coulee, and the face of the dam in 5-30 feet of water. Start by trolling a #5 or a #7 Flicker Shad at 1.5-2.5 miles per hour on a long line. If this does not produce – switch to trolling a Slow Death Hook and a 2 oz. bottom walker and ½ a crawler in 8-25 feet. Troll from .8-1.2 miles per hour.  Jig Blade Baits and Whistle Pigs when you mark fish on the humps.

For trout - fish Medicare Beach to the Mouth of Crab Creek and in front of the State Park. Troll Gibbs Wee G Spoons, Wicked Lures Trout Killers, Needlefish spoons, #7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps at 2.5 - 3.0 mph.  Use leaded line with 3-colors out or troll with a 2 oz. banana sinker. Set the drag light as the average trout is 2-5 pounds and can break the line on the initial strike.

Bluegill and big crappie and a few Perch continue to be caught on the face of the dunes and in the mouth of Crab Creek.  Troll #5 Flicker Shads to locate schools or use your electronics to find the schools and then anchor up and drop Bobby Garland Baby Shads and Trout Magnets or worms to the fish. 

Duck hunting has been fair this week with several limits of ducks being reported. Mallards, Teal and Widgeons are in the area with a few new birds coming down. The cooler weather should bring new birds down.

The MarDon store has a good supply of decoy weights, twine, and shotgun shell for your duck hunting!

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

Wyatt Smith of Moses Lake had an awesome fall day! Despite the cold weather Wyatt had a great day for Largemouth and Walleye!

MarDon Fresh News – October 25, 2019

MarDon Fresh News – October 25, 2019

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1031.66 feet – up 1.35 feet feet from one week ago. The water temp remains around 54 degrees. 

It continues to be a great time to fish the Potholes Reservoir if you want to catch a mixed bag! The fishing for most all species in the Reservoir is from good to outstanding as the fish react to the changing of the season.

The bass fishing continues to be extremely good! Fish the face of the sand dunes with a ½ oz. football head jig coupled with a hula grub, Senkos, Strike King KVD 5XD crankbaits, Tubes and Jerk Baits. Fish from 2 to 20 feet. The Smallmouth bass are being found on the face of the dam and on the rock piles around Goose Island – as well as on the face of the sand dunes. Fish Booyah finesse jigs, Wacky Rigged Senkos, Crankbaits, Tubes and DS Minnows for the Smallmouth.

 The walleye fishing remains good. Fish the face of the sand dunes in front of the West Arm and Crab Creek, Lind Coulee, and the face of the dam in 5-30 feet of water. Start by trolling a #5 or a #7 Flicker Shad at 1.5-2.5 miles per hour on a long line. If this does not produce – switch to trolling a Slow Death Hook and a 2 oz. bottom walker and ½ a crawler in 8-25 feet. Troll from .8-1.2 miles per hour.  Jig Blade Baits and Whistle Pigs when you mark fish on the humps.

For trout - fish Medicare Beach to the Mouth of Crab Creek and in front of the State Park. Troll Gibbs Wee G Spoons, Wicked Lures Trout Killers, Needlefish spoons, #7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps at 2.5 - 3.0 mph.  Use leaded line with 3-colors out or troll with a 2 oz. banana sinker. Set the drag light as the average trout is 2-5 pounds and can break the line on the initial strike.

Bluegill and big crappie and a few Perch continue to be caught on the face of the dunes and in the mouth of Crab Creek.  Troll #5 Flicker Shads to locate schools or use your electronics to find the schools and then anchor up and drop Bobby Garland Baby Shads and Trout Magnets or worms to the fish. 

Duck hunting has been fair this week with several limits of ducks being reported. Mallards, Teal and Widgeons are in the area with a few new birds coming down. We need some colder weather to get more ducks in the area.

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

Upcoming Events:

October 26th, 2019. Halloween Party Event. Come dressed in your favorite costume, enjoy food, drinks, games for the awesome social event. For more information contact the resort.

Johnnie Candle a successful professional walleye tournament angler and guide on Devil's Lake in North Dakota visited the Potholes Reservoir to teach a 3-day long walleye class. The class focuses on tackle, techniques and electronics - both seminar and on the water instruction. We will be posting information on next year's walleye school as it draws near.

MarDon Fresh News – October 18, 2019

MarDon Fresh News – October 18, 2019

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1030.31 feet – down .30 feet from one week ago. The water temp remains around 54 degrees. With the water level where it is - continue to use extreme caution while boating between Goose Island and the face of the dam and the face of the sand dunes!

It continues to be a great time to fish the Potholes Reservoir if you want to catch a mixed bag! The fishing for most all species in the Reservoir is from good to outstanding as the fish react to the changing of the season.

The bass fishing continues to be extremely good! Fish the face of the sand dunes with a ½ oz. football head jig coupled with a hula grub, Senkos, Strike King KVD 5XD crankbaits, Tubes and Jerk Baits. Fish from 2 to 20 feet. The Smallmouth bass are being found on the face of the dam and on the rock piles around Goose Island – as well as on the face of the sand dunes. Fish Booyah finesse jigs, Wacky Rigged Senkos, Crankbaits, Tubes and DS Minnows for the Smallmouth.

 The walleye fishing remains good. The lower water temps, cooler nights, and lower water are putting the walleye into a positive feeding mode. Fish the face of the sand dunes in front of the West Arm and Crab Creek, Lind Coulee, and the face of the dam in 5-30 feet of water. Start by trolling a #5 or a #7 Flicker Shad at 1.5-2.0 miles per hour on a long line. If this does not produce – switch to trolling a Slow Death Hook and a 2 oz. bottom walker and ½ a crawler in 8-15 feet. Troll from .8-1.2 miles per hour.  Jig Blade Baits when you mark fish on the humps.

For trout - fish Medicare Beach to the Mouth of Crab Creek and in front of the State Park. Troll Gibbs Wee G Spoons, Wicked Lures Trout Killers, Needlefish spoons, #7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps at 2.5 - 3.0 mph.  Use leaded line with 3-colors out or troll with a 2 oz. banana sinker. Set the drag light as the average trout is 2-5 pounds and can break the line on the initial strike.

The Channel Cat and Bullhead fishing is still good – despite the falling water temperature. Fish the slightly deeper holes in around the mouth of Frenchman’s waterway, Crab Creek and Lind Coulee. Look for water in the 10-15-foot range. Use Catfish Magic Bait, Berkley Catfish Nuggets, Liver  and worms on the bottom for both. 

Bluegill and big crappie and a few Perch continue to be caught on the face of the dunes and in the mouth of Crab Creek.  Troll #5 Flicker Shads to locate schools or use your electronics to find the schools and then anchor up and drop Bobby Garland Baby Shads and Trout Magnets or worms to the fish. 

Pheasant hunting opens this Saturday – October 19^th.  Stop by the MarDon store for your shotgun shells, decoy weights and other hunting supplies.

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

Mike Meseberg shows a nice sand dunes Largemouth caught on a black spinnerbait!

Joe and his pup enjoying some shore fishing for trout on Medicare Beach!

MarDon Fresh News – October 11, 2019

MarDon Fresh News – October 11, 2019

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1030.61 feet – down .23 feet from one week ago. The water temp remains around 54 degrees – but will be cooling further with the current cold snap With the water level where it is -continue to useextreme caution while boating between Goose Island and the face of the dam and the face of the sand dunes!

It continues to be a great time to fish the Potholes Reservoir if you want to catch a mixed bag! The fishing for most all species in the Reservoir is from good to outstanding as the fish react to the changing of the season.

The bass fishing continues to be very good! Fish the face of the sand dunes with a ½ oz. football head jig coupled with a hula grub, Senkos, Strike King KVD 5XD crankbaits, Tubes and Jerk Baits. Fish from 2 to 20 feet. The Smallmouth bass are being found on the face of the dam and on the rock piles around Goose Island – as well as on the face of the sand dunes. Fish Booyah finesse jigs, Wacky Rigged Senkos, Crankbaits, Tubes and DS Minnows for the Smallmouth.

 The walleye fishing remains good. The lower water temps, cooler nights, and lower water are putting the walleye into a positive feeding mode. Fish the face of the sand dunes in front of the West Arm and Crab Creek in 5-30 feet of water. Start by trolling a #5 or a #7 Flicker Shad at 1.5-2.0 miles per hour on a long line. If this does not produce – switch to trolling a Slow Death Hook and a 2 oz. bottom walker and ½ a crawler in 8-15 feet. Troll from .8-1.2 miles per hour. ½ oz. Jig Blade Baits when you mark fish have been producing as well.

For trout - fish Medicare Beach to the Mouth of Crab Creek and in front of the State Park. Troll Gibbs Wee G Spoons, Wicked Lures Trout Killers, Needlefish spoons, #7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps at 2.5 - 3.0 mph.  Use leaded line with 3-colors out or troll with a 2 oz. banana sinker. Set the drag light as the average trout is 2-5 pounds and can break the line on the initial strike.

The Channel Cat and Bullhead fishing is still good – despite the falling water temperature. Fish the slightly deeper holes in around the mouth of Frenchman’s waterway, Crab Creek and Lind Coulee. Look for water in the 10-15-foot range. Use Catfish Magic Bait, Berkley Catfish Nuggets, Liver  and worms on the bottom for both. 

Bluegill and big crappie and a few Perch continue to be caught on the face of the dunes and in the mouth of Crab Creek.  Troll #5 Flicker Shads to locate schools or use your electronics to find the schools and then anchor up and drop Bobby Garland Baby Shads and Trout Magnets or worms to the fish. 

Duck and Goose hunting opens October 12^th this year. Stop by the MarDon store for your shotgun shells, decoy weights and other hunting supplies.

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

Walleye fishing continues to produce strong catches right now on the Potholes Reservoir!

Despite the falling water temps, Joni Nye caught this nice 10 pound Channel Catfish trolling for Walleye!

MarDon Fresh News – October 4 , 2019

MarDon Fresh News – October 4 , 2019

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1030.84 feet – up 0.47 feet from one week ago. The water level is slowly creeping up – rising 9 inches over the past 14 days. The water temp continues to cool. The water temp in the sand dunes and on the main Reservoir is in the mid-50s. With the water level where it is -continue to use use extreme caution while boating between Goose Island and the face of the dam and the face of the sand dunes!

Now is the time to fish the Potholes Reservoir if you want to catch a mixed bag! The fishing for most all species in the Reservoir is from good to outstanding as the fish react to the changing of the season.

The bass fishing is extremely good now. Fish the face of the sand dunes with a ½ oz. football head jig coupled with a hula grub, Senkos, Strike King KVD 5XD crankbaits, Tubes and Zara Spooks. Fish from 2 to 20 feet. The Smallmouth bass are being found on the face of the dam and on the rock piles around Goose Island – as well as on the face of the sand dunes. Fish Booyah finesse jigs, Wacky Rigged Senkos, Crankbaits, Tubes and DS Minnows for the Smallmouth.

 The walleye fishing remains good. The lower water temps, cooler nights, and low water are putting the walleye into a positive feeding mode. Fish the face of the sand dunes in front of the West Arm and Crab Creek in 5-20 feet of water. Start by trolling a #5 or a #7 Flicker Shad at 1.5-2.0 miles per hour on a long line. If this does not produce – switch to trolling a Slow Death Hook and a 2 oz. bottom walker and ½ a crawler in 8-15 feet. Troll from .8-1.2 miles per hour. ½ oz. Blade Baits have been producing as well.

For trout - fish Medicare Beach to the Mouth of Crab Creek and in front of the State Park. Troll Gibbs Wee G Spoons, Wicked Lures Trout Killers, Needlefish spoons, #7 Flicker Shads and Shad Raps at 2.5 -3.0 mph.  Use leaded line with 3-colors out or troll with a 2 oz. banana sinker. Set the drag light as the average trout is 2-5 pounds and can break the line on the initial strike.

The Channel Cat and Bullhead fishing is still very good. Use Catfish Magic Bait, Berkley Catfish Nuggets, and worms on the bottom for both. Fish up Lind Coulee, the mouth of Frenchman’s Wasteway and in the sand dunes for Channel Cats and Bullhead. 

Big Bluegill and big crappie and a few Perch continue to be caught on the face of the dunes and in the mouth of Crab Creek.  Troll #5 Flicker Shads to locate schools or use your electronics to find the schools and then anchor up and drop Bobby Garland Baby Shads and Trout Magnets or worms to the fish. 

Duck and Goose hunting opens October 12^th this year. Stop by the MarDon store for your shotgun shells, decoy weights and other hunting supplies.

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

Father and Son - Bart and Clayton Breckenridge with a nice fall Largemouth and Smallmouth bass!

Captain Russ shows a nice mixed bag of panfish caught trolling along the face of the sand dunes!