MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 15, 2022
The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1040.40 feet – dropping .35 feet over
the past week. Surface temps on the main lake and back in the sand dunes are dropping
with colder air temps this week. Water temps on the main lake are around the 40-degree
mark and the sand dunes temps are back in the low 50s towards the back.
The cold spell we are experiencing should last about a week with highs in the mid-40s and
lows in the upper 20 -30s. There is some wind in the forecast – so check ahead of your trip.
Trout fishing has been fair this week on the Reservoir. Troll spoons – such as the Wee Gee
or Needle Fish behind 1-3 oz banana weight with a 5-foot leader. From shore – fish along
Medicare Beach with PowerBait. Upper Goose Lake, Corral, and Sod Lake have been
producing trout both from shore and by boat. Troll smaller spoons and Rooster Tails. From
Shore, cast Rooster Tails or still fish PowerBait on the bottom with a 24” leader.
Walleye fishing has been tough this week on the Potholes Reservoir. For walleye, jig a ó
oz. blade bait, Rapala Jigging Rap or Whistle Pigs in 10-40 feet of water. Some anglers are
picking up walleye slowly trolling worms/slow death rigs. Soda Lake has been producing
some decent walleye catches using the above techniques.
The largemouth bass fishing is a little tougher with the cold weather and dropping water –
but the fish will remain back in the sand dunes. The key is finding the fish. They can be
concentrated in certain spots this time of year. Top 4 baits for largemouth this time of year
continue to be a black and blue ó oz AT Jig with a craw or swimmer trailer, a 1/2 or 3/8 oz
bladed jig such as Strike King’s Thunder Cricket with a craw or swimmer trailer, a 3/8 or ó
oz white spinner bait, and a 3/8 oz swim jig in black & blue or green pumpkin with a
matching swimming trailer. Slow your presentation down a bit. Now is a great time of year to
catch big bass – even with the colder days.
No reports of perch, crappie or bluegill being caught. Still some time before they turn on.
If you plan to fish the Seep Lakes below the Reservoir – double check the regulations. The
year around lakes are obviously open, but because we no longer have the March opener,
the other Seep Lakes do not open until the fourth Saturday in April. It is also that time to
renew your fishing license – last year’s expired March 31. MarDon Resort does sell fishing
and hunting licenses in the office.
Call the MarDon Tackle Store for the latest fishing information at 509-346-2651.
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