MarDon Resort Fresh News – May 24, 2022
The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1045.40 feet – rising 0.40 feet over the
past week bringing us to 1.10 feet below full pool. The water temps remain in the mid-50s in
the main lake and the sand dunes are warming to the mid-60s.
Trout fishing in the Seep Lake continues to do well. The Hampton Lakes are producing both
quality and quantity rainbow trout. Upper Hampton is producing bigger fish if you put the
effort in to hike it. Warden Lake has been very productive as well. The Pillar - Widgeon
Chain is producing some 3-5 lb. trout. Top baits from shore and by boat are 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 fishing has improved significantly this week with warmer and more
stable weather. The fish are bedding in the sand dunes finally! 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 reports of decent bites on frogs are coming in.
The rock piles between Goose Island and the face of the dam have been producing decent
smallmouth. ó oz. Norisada blade baits, tubes and Senkos have been the top baits there.
The smallmouth spawn has begun.
Walleye fishing has improved this week on the Potholes Reservoir. For the most part the
walleye spawn has finished up. With the spawn complete the walleye will move into the
sand dunes to feed and recover from the spawn. In the sand dunes fish 10-20 feet with a
slow death rig/ 2 oz bottom walker and crawler on weed lines. Other anglers are doing well
throwing 1/2-ounce spinnerbaits, Chatterbaits, and swim jigs for walleye in 3-8 feet of water.
Lind Coulee continues to produce fish as well
Have finally had several catches of crappies and bluegill being reported – caught back in
the sand dunes. Look for spawning bluegill on shallow flats in the dunes. Look for the
crappies close to and in the willows. Throw Bobby Garland Baby Shads in Monkey Milk or
Blue Ice, the Fisher Brothers DS Fry in Sight Minnow color. Use a 1/32 oz jig head on a slip
bobber.
Call the MarDon Tackle Store for the latest fishing information at 509-346-2651.
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