MarDon Fresh News – April 10, 2020
The COVID–19 virus has interrupted and changed plans for many of us. As most know, the “stay-at-home order” has been extended thru May 4, 2020. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has decided to coincide the opening of recreational fishing with the lifting of the Statewide “stay-at-home” order on May 5, 2020 as of today.
The fishing should be absolutely amazing on the Potholes Reservoir and in the Seep Lakes once the fishing season re-opens! The fish will have had zero fishing pressure for over a month. A future benefit to the closure is that the fish will be able to spawn without angling pressure. We expect an extremely healthy spawn for all species, and this will be reflected in some incredible fishing in the years to come.
The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1041.30 feet – 5.20 feet below max full pool level. In years past high water comes in around May 15th. The water temperature on the Potholes Reservoir is at 50 degrees with temps reaching 54 degrees back in the sand dunes.
As it stands now in a our fluid environment:
Public fishing will open May 5, 2020.
The Potholes Bass Club has cancelled the Potholes Open, April 18-19.
Limit Out Marine – Big Bass Tournament – was scheduled for April 25 - 26 – shifted to May 7 & 8.
The Rod Meseberg Spring Walleye Classic - was scheduled for May 2–3 has shifted to May 30 & 31 – With this Spring closure and zero pressure – big weights are waiting!
The Beach House at MarDon Resort is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for take out orders. 509.346.9688.
The resort is closed to overnight camping – but we are manning the phones to handle reservations Monday through Saturday. 509.346.2651. If you had a reservation for April/Early May, we are in the process of connecting with you to arrange for a refund of your paid deposit or a change of your arrival dates.
We appreciate you and please stay safe. We are asking that you follow the “Shelter In Place Order” so we can get back to fishing on May 5th.
Potholes Reservoir Grebes NOT FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING!
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