MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 28, 2022

MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 28, 2022

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1042.85 feet – rising 1.10 feet over the

past week bringing us to 3.65 feet under full pool. The water temps have rebounded nicely

with the main lake surface temps reach8ng the mid-50s and the sand dines warming to the

upper-50s.

This past Saturday was the general opener for all non-year around lakes. Many anglers did

well for trout in Lower Hampton, Warden Lake, and the Pillar – Widgeon Chain. Top baits

from shore and by boat were PowerBait or worms on the bottom as well as worms under a

bobber. Others had success casting or trolling Rooster Tail spinners.

The Largemouth Bass bite has picked up back in the sand dunes because of the warming

temperatures. Top baits: ó oz black and blue jig with a craw trailer, a 3/8 oz. chatter bait, 5”

wacky rigged Senko and a white spinnerbait.

Several good catches of Smallmouth have been reported off the face of the dam – from

Goose Island to the face of the dam. Blade baits, tubes and Senkos have been the top baits

there.

Walleye remains tough on the Reservoir. A few decent reports have come in from Lind

Coulee. Fish from the island up stream above M Road. Soda Lake has been the better body

od water for walleye. Fish 30 feet with a slow death rig/ 2 oz bottom walker and crawler.

Troll at .8 to 1.0 mph.

No reports of crappie, bluegill or perch yet – still a couple of weeks out.

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

An interesting catch out of the Potholes Reservoir during the Washington Bowfishing Association's tournament this past weekend! Thinking Koi? or someone's Goldfish