MarDon Fresh News – October 30, 2020

MarDon Fresh News – October 30, 2020

 

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1032.55 – up 2.13 feet from last week. The water temperature on the Potholes Reservoir is in the upper 40’s – low 50’s. With the water temp dropping quickly over this past week – slow down your presentation for most fish.

The largemouth bass fishing was fair this week. It should improve as the forecast calls for warmer weather this week. Anglers are finding on the face of the dunes and along the face of the dam. Fish topwater baits, jerkbaits, Senkos, Skirted Hula Grubs, jigs, and crankbaits in 2-25 feet of water.

Walleye fishing continues to be fair. The walleye are hitting worms on a bottom bouncer primarily. Troll a worm in 10-25 feet of water behind a 2 oz. bottom bouncer with or without blades at .08 - 1.2 mph. Also fish a  ½ ounce blade bait or a Whistle Pig with a nightcrawler.   Mark fish on the humps in front of the dunes and drop your jigs down.

Fish the rock piles around Goose Island, the face of the dam and the face of the sand dunes with Swimbaits, Senko’s, Ned Rigs, Hula grubs and drop shot lures for Smallmouth. Crankbaits have been catching fish as well.

For trout - 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. Best fishing has been out in front of the Potholes State Park. From shore – fish Medicare Beach with marshmallows and Powerbait 18” off the bottom.

Crappie and Bluegill fishing was fair this week this week along the face of the dunes and at the mouth of Crab Creek. Troll a number 5 Flicker Shad or 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.

Duck hunting has been good this week! Mixed bags of Mallard, Teal, Wigeon, and Pintail are being reported.

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

Dale Stickel from Yakima with a nice Potholes Reservoir Rainbow Trout incidentally                                          caught while fishing for Crappies!

MarDon Fresh News – October 23, 2020

MarDon Fresh News – October 23, 2020

POTHOLES

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1030.42 – up .52 feet from last week. The water temperature on the Potholes Reservoir is mid 50’s. Continue to use caution when running between the Goose Island and the face of the dam as well as running the sand dunes – but still a lot of dunes and rocks just below the surface.   

FISHING

A beautiful fall Potholes Reservoir Bluegill caught jigging out on the Reservoir!

The largemouth bass fishing continues to be good this week. Anglers are finding fish back in the dunes as well as in deeper spots along the face of the sand dunes and along the face of the dam. Fish topwater baits, jerkbaits, Senkos, Skirted Hula Grubs, jigs, and crankbaits in 2-25 feet of water.

Walleye fishing remained fair this week.  The walleye are hitting worms on a bottom bouncer primarily. Troll a worm in 10-25 feet of water behind a 2 oz. bottom bouncer with or without blades at .08 - 1.2 mph. Now is the time to start jigging for walleye! Have a ½ ounce blade bait or a Whistle Pig with a nightcrawler tied on.  Mark fish on the humps in front of the dunes and drop your jigs down.

Fish the rock piles around Goose Island, the face of the dam and the face of the sand dunes with Swimbaits, Senko’s, Ned Rigs, Hula grubs and drop shot lures for Smallmouth. Crankbaits have been catching fish as well.

For trout - 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. Best fishing has been out in front of the Potholes State Park. From shore – fish Medicare Beach with marshmallows and Powerbait 18” off the bottom.

Crappie and Bluegill fishing was fair this week this week along the face of the dunes and at the mouth of Crab Creek. Troll a number 5 Flicker Shad or 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.

HUNTING

Many duck hunters had successful hunts on the opener last weekend. Quite a few limits or near limits being reported. Mixed bags of Teal, Wigeon, Mallards and Spoonbills have been coming in.

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

MarDon Fresh News – October 16, 2020

MarDon Fresh News – October 16, 2020

It was a rough weekend weather-wise for the anglers fishing the Rod Meseberg “Spring” Walleye Classic – but the anglers stuck it out and caught some quality fish! Congratulations to Brad and Matt Fairbank who weighed 27.12 pounds of walleye to take first place in the two-day event! Kerri Ireland took Big Fish payout by weighing a 9.31-pound walleye! 

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1029.90 – down .24 feet from last week. The water temperature on the Potholes Reservoir is 60-64 degrees. Continue to use caution when running between the Goose Island and the face of the dam as well as running the sand dunes – but still a lot of dunes and rocks just below the surface.   

The largemouth bass fishing has been very good this week. Anglers are finding fish back in the dunes as well as in deeper spots along the face of the sand dunes and along the face of the dam. Fish topwater baits, jerkbaits, Senkos, Skirted Hula Grubs, jigs, and crankbaits in 2-25 feet of water.

Walleye fishing has been fair this week – wind made it tough for 3-4 days.   The walleye are hitting both worms on a bottom bouncer and crankbaits. Troll a worm in 5-15 feet of water behind a 2 oz. bottom bouncer with or without blades at .08 - 1.2 mph. For crankbaits – troll #5 or #7 Flicker Shads in the same depths. There are some fish being caught in deeper water on ½ oz. Blade Baits

Fish the rock piles around Goose Island, the face of the dam and the face of the sand dunes with Senko’s, Hula grubs and drop shot lures for Smallmouth. Crankbaits have been catching fish as well.

Trout fishing did pick up this week.  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. Best fishing has been out in front of the Potholes State Park. From shore – fish Medicare Beach with marshmallows and Powerbait 18” off the bottom.

Crappie and Bluegill fishing was fair this week this week along the face of the dunes and at the mouth of Crab Creek. Troll a number 5 Flicker Shad or 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.

The 2020 Duck Hunting Season

Opens this Saturday, October 17th. Stop by the MarDon Store for shotgun shells, decoy weights and decoy line.

Kerri Ireland weighed "Big Fish" in the 2020 Rod Meseberg Walleye Classic this past weekend! The Walleye weighed 9.31-pounds - earning her $775.00 in prize money!

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

MarDon Fresh News – October 9, 2020

MarDon Fresh News – October 9, 2020

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1030.14 – down .04 feet from last week. The water temperature on the Potholes Reservoir is 65-68 degrees. Continue to use caution when running between the Goose Island and the face of the dam as well as running the sand dunes – the Reservoir is coming up – but still a lot of dunes and rocks just below the surface.   

The water temperature is right around 10 degrees warmer than it was this time last year. This is keeping the fish more in their summer patterns rather than the usual fall patterns. That said – the fishing overall was fair this week. The fishing will pick up as the water temp drops. 

The largemouth bite was good this week with anglers finding fish back in the dunes as well as in deeper spots along the face of the sand dunes. Fish topwater baits, Senkos, Skirted Hula Grubs, jigs, and crankbaits in 2-25 feet of water.

Walleye fishing has been fair this week!  The walleye are hitting both worms on a bottom bouncer and crankbaits. Troll a worm in 5-15 feet of water behind a 2 oz. bottom bouncer with or without blades at .08 - 1.2 mph. For crankbaits – troll #5 or #7 Flicker Shads in the same depths. There are some fish being caught in deeper water on ½ oz. Blade Baits

Fish the rock piles around Goose Island, the face of the dam and the face of the sand dunes with Senko’s, Hula grubs and drop shot lures for Smallmouth. Crankbaits have been catching fish as well.

Trout fishing will begin to pick up with the dropping water temp.  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. Best fishing has been out in front of the Potholes State Park.

Crappie and Bluegill fishing was fair this week this week along the face of the dunes and at the mouth of Crab Creek. Troll a number 5 Flicker Shad or 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.

The Rod Meseberg Walleye Classic is still happening! It will take place October 10-11, 2020. The entry fee is $300.00 per team – Big Fish and Total Weight pots also available. Sign up anytime at the MarDon Resort office or Saturday morning from 6:00-7:00am at the tournament trailer – cash or check only at the trailer. Call for more information. Come out and have some fun and support the Central Washington Fish Advisory Committee and the habitat restoration project!

 

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

Rusty Johnston and John Kruze show off some nice Potholes Reservoir Largemouth Bass & Walleye!

 

 

 

 

MarDon Fresh News – October 2, 2020

 MarDon Fresh News – October 2, 2020

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1030.18 – up .10 feet from last week. The water temperature on the Potholes Reservoir is 65-68 degrees. Continue to use caution when running between the Goose Island and the face of the dam as well as running the sand dunes – the Reservoir is coming up – but still a lot of dunes and rocks just below the surface.   

Walleye fishing has been good this week!  The walleye are hitting both worms on a bottom bouncer and crankbaits. Troll a worm in 5-15 feet of water behind a 2 oz. bottom bouncer with or without blades at .08 - 1.2 mph. For crankbaits – troll #5 or #7 Flicker Shads in the same depths. There are some fish being caught in deeper water on ½ oz. Blade Baits

Fish the rock piles around Goose Island, the face of the dam and the face of the sand dunes with Senko’s, Hula grubs and drop shot lures for Smallmouth. Crankbaits have been catching fish as well.

Trout fishing will begin to pick up with the dropping water temp.  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. Best fishing has been out in front of the Potholes State Park.

Crappie and Bluegill fishing continues to be good this week along the face of the dunes and at the mouth of Crab Creek. Troll a number 5 Flicker Shad or 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.

The Rod Meseberg Walleye Classic is still happening! It will take place October 10-11, 2020. The entry fee is $300.00 per team – Big Fish and Total Weight pots also available. Sign up anytime at the MarDon Resort office or Saturday morning from 6:00-7:00am at the tournament trailer – cash or check only at the trailer. Call for more information. Come out and have some fun and support the Central Washington Fish Advisory Committee and the habitat restoration project!

 

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

Bart Breckenridge with a nice Potholes Reservoir Largemouth Bass!