MarDon Fresh News – June 26, 2020

MarDon Fresh News – June 26, 2020

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1041.60 – down 1.31 feet from last week. The Reservoir is 4.90 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the Potholes Reservoir is in the low 70s with temps reaching the mid-70s back in the sand dunes. 

Walleye fishing has been fair this week. Although the Reservoir is dropping – there is still a lot of water back in the sand dunes. With plenty of water, weeds, and food in the dunes – the walleye don’t need to move or chase much. Troll tight to the weeds in 8-15 feet of water. As the water drops, the crankbait bite will pick up.  Look for walleye in Crab Creek, and in the sand dunes. Walleye are having success trolling the weedlines using night crawlers on a slow turn hook with and without Smile Blades behind a 1-2-ounce bottom bouncer or troll a #5 or #7 Flicker Shad in perch variations.

The bass fishing remains very good. A lot of 2-4-pound fish are being caught. Fish from the front of the sand dunes all the way back to the Job Corps dike and up Crab Creek for largemouth bass. Pitch black & blue or green pumpkin jigs with a craw trailer into the willows and wood. Spinnerbaits, frogs, and Senkos, chatter baits and swim jigs are working as well.

For smallmouth bass – fish the humps in front of the sand dunes, the face of the dam, and the rock piles around Goose Island. Fish swimbaits, crankbaits, jigs, and Senkos. 

The trout fishing on the Reservoir continues to be good. Troll a #7 Flicker Shad 100 feet out the back of the boat. Chrome Clown, Slick Blue Alewife, and Flashy Perch have been producing trout in the 2-5-pound range. Troll at 2-2.5 mph. The Wicked Lures Trout Killer has been producing trout and walleye as well.

Warden Lake, upper and lower Hampton, and Corral Lake are still the top Seep Lakes for trout. Fish Powerbait or marshmallows with a worn on the bottom. Use an egg sinker to get it to the bottom and a leader long enough to float the bait above the weeds. From a boat - cast Rooster Tails or troll Dick Nite spoons and Wicked Lures Trout Killers.

More and more Crappie and Bluegill are being caught in the sand dunes and at the mouth of Crab Creek. Fish Baby Shads, DS Frys and Trout Magnets on a 1/32^nd oz. tipped with a maggot vertically jigged or with a slip bobber.

Call the MarDon Tackle Store for the latest fishing reports and information at 509-346-2651.

A proud angler shows off her personal best Largemouth bass caught on the Potholes Reservoir!

MarDon Fresh News – June 19, 2020

MarDon Fresh News – June 19, 2020

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1042.91 – down .65 feet from last week. The Reservoir is 3.59 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the Potholes Reservoir is in the upper to upper 60s to low 70s with temps reaching the mid-70s back in the sand dunes. 

The fishing this week remains much the same as last week.

Walleye fishing remains solid this week. Look for walleye in Crab Creek, Lind Coulee and in the sand dunes. Walleye anglers had success trolling the weedlines in 4-15 feet of water using night crawlers on a slow turn hook with and without Smile Blades behind a 1-2-ounce bottom bouncer or troll a #5 or #7 Flicker Shad in perch variations.

The bass fishing remains very good. A lot of 2-4-pound fish are being caught. Fish back in the sand dunes and the Crab Creek arm for largemouth. Fish from the front of the sand dunes all the way back to the Job Corps dike for largemouth bass. Pitch black & blue or green pumpkin jigs with a craw trailer into the willows and wood. Spinnerbaits, frogs, and Senkos, chatter baits and swim jigs are working as well.

For smallmouth bass – fish the humps in front of the sand dunes, the face of the dam, and the rock piles around Goose Island. Fish swimbaits, crankbaits, jigs, and Senkos. 

The trout fishing on the Reservoir continues to be good. Troll a #7 Flicker Shad 100 feet out the back of the boat. Chrome Clown, Slick Blue Alewife, and Flashy Perch have been producing trout in the 2-5-pound range. Troll at 2-2.5 mph. The Wicked Lures Trout Killer has been producing trout and walleye as well.

Warden Lake, upper and lower Hampton, and Corral Lake are still the top Seep Lakes for trout. Fish Powerbait or marshmallows with a worn on the bottom. Use an egg sinker to get it to the bottom and a leader long enough to float the bait above the weeds. From a boat - cast Rooster Tails or troll Dick Nite spoons and Wicked Lures Trout Killers.

More and more Crappie and Bluegill are being caught in the sand dunes and at the mouth of Crab Creek – with a 15.5” bluegill being reported!. Fish Baby Shads, DS Frys and Trout Magnets on a 1/32^nd oz. tipped with a maggot vertically jigged or with a slip bobber.

Call the MarDon Tackle Store for the latest fishing reports and information at 509-346-2651.

Lucia Smith of Bow, WA holds up a trophy Potholes Reservoir walleye - the fish was photographed and released! Fish the weeds!

MarDon Fresh News – June 12, 2020

MarDon Fresh News – June 12, 2020

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1043.56 – down 1.02 feet from last week. The Reservoir is 2.94 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the Potholes Reservoir is in the mid to upper 60s with temps reaching the low 70s back in the sand dunes.

Walleye fishing remains solid this week. Look for walleye in Crab Creek, Lind Coulee and in the sand dunes. Walleye anglers had success trolling the weedlines in 4-15 feet of water using night crawlers on a slow turn hook with and without Smile Blades behind a 1-2-ounce bottom bouncer or troll a #5 or #7 Flicker Shad in perch variations.

The bass fishing remains very good. A lot of 2-4-pound fish are being caught. Fish back in the sand dunes and the Crab Creek arm for largemouth. Fish from the front of the sand dunes all the way back to the Job Corps dike for largemouth bass. Pitch black & blue or green pumpkin jigs with a craw trailer into the willows and wood. Spinnerbaits, frogs, and Senkos, chatter baits and swim jigs are working as well.

For smallmouth bass – fish the humps in front of the sand dunes, the face of the dam, and the rock piles around Goose Island. Fish swimbaits, crankbaits, jigs, and Senkos. 

The trout fishing on the Reservoir continues to be good. Troll a #7 Flicker Shad 100 feet out the back of the boat. Chrome Clown, Slick Blue Alewife, and Flashy Perch have been producing trout in the 2-5-pound range. Troll at 2-2.5 mph. The Wicked Lures Trout Killer has been producing trout and walleye as well.

Warden Lake, upper and lower Hampton, and Corral Lake are still the top Seep Lakes for trout. Fish Powerbait or marshmallows with a worn on the bottom. Use an egg sinker to get it to the bottom and a leader long enough to float the bait above the weeds. From a boat - cast Rooster Tails or troll Dick Nite spoons and Wicked Lures Trout Killers.

More Crappie and Bluegill are being caught in the sand dunes and at the mouth of Crab Creek. Fish Baby Shads, DS Frys and Trout Magnets on a 1/32^nd oz. tipped with a maggot vertically jigged or with a slip bobber.

Call the MarDon Tackle Store for the latest fishing reports and information at 509-346-2651.

Levi Garza proudly shows off a big Potholes Reservoir Bluegill!

MarDon Fresh News – June 5, 2020

MarDon Fresh News – June 5, 2020

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1044.58 – down .42 feet from last week. The Reservoir is 1.92 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the Potholes Reservoir is in the mid to upper 60s with temps reaching the low 70s back in the sand dunes.

Walleye fishing remains solid this week with quite a few limits being reported. Look for walleye in Crab Creek, Lind Coulee and in the sand dunes. Walleye anglers had success trolling the weedlines in 8-15 feet of water using night crawlers on a slow turn hook with and without Smile Blades behind a 1-2-ounce bottom bouncer or troll a #5 or #7 Flicker Shad in perch variations.

The bass fishing has been incredibly good with a lot of 2-4-pound fish being reported. Congratulations to Justin Whisler for winning the Limit Out Marine Big Bass Trail event this past weekend. Justin weighed in a 5.71 pound largemouth bass – earning him a $17,000 paycheck for the weekend! Fish back in the sand dunes and the Crab Creek arm for largemouth. Fish from the front of the sand dunes all the way back to the Job Corps dike for largemouth bass. Pitch black & blue or green pumpkin jigs with a craw trailer into the willows and wood. Spinnerbaits, frogs, and Senkos, chatter baits and swim jigs are working as well.

For smallmouth bass – fish the humps in front of the sand dunes, the face of the dam, and the rock piles around Goose Island. Fish swimbaits, crankbaits, jigs, and Senkos. 

The trout fishing on the Reservoir has improved. Troll a #7 Flicker Shad 100 feet out the back of the boat. Chrome Clown, Slick Blue Alewife, and Flashy Perch have been producing trout in the 2-5-pound range. Troll at 2-2.5 mph. The Wicked Lures Trout Killer has been producing trout and walleye as well.

Warden Lake, upper and lower Hampton, and Corral Lake are still the top Seep Lakes for trout. Fish Powerbait or marshmallows with a worn on the bottom. Use an egg sinker to get it to the bottom and a leader long enough to float the bait above the weeds. From a boat - cast Rooster Tails or troll Dick Nite spoons and Wicked Lures Trout Killers.

More Crappie and Bluegill are being caught in the sand dunes and at the mouth of Crab Creek. Fish Baby Shads, DS Frys and Trout Magnets on a 1/32^nd oz. tipped with a maggot vertically jigged or with a slip bobber.

Call the MarDon Tackle Store for the latest fishing reports and information at 509-346-2651.

Potholes Reservoir area local Jerri Quillen caught this big Potholes Reservoir largemouth bass back in the sand dunes!