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!