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!