MarDon Resort Fresh News – September 29, 2022

 

MarDon Resort Fresh News – September 29, 2022

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1029.35 feet – raising approximately

0.55 feet over the past week. The water temps on the Potholes Reservoir are in the mid-

60s and the temps in the sand dunes are in the low 70s – dropping further with the cooler

evening temps.

With the low water level, use caution when running the face of the sand dunes and the

rocky area between Goose Island and the face of the dam. As the water drops, the baitfish

and bigger fish will migrate out of the sand dunes and post up on the face of the dunes.

One of the best methods this time of year is to troll a #5 Flicker Shad in 4-12 feet of water.

You will catch a variety of species including walleye, crappie, bluegill, bass, trout, and

perch.

Trout fishing on the Potholes Reservoir has been fair this week. Trout in the 2–5-pound

range are being caught. Troll Wee Gee spoons, Needlefish, or #7 Flicker Shads at 2-3 miles

per hour. Fish along Medicare Beach and in front of the State Park. Troll Wedding Rings

with a worm on the face of the sand dunes for trout – and all other species.

The bass fishing has been very good this week. Large numbers of 2–4-pound fish are being

caught. Top baits: hard jerkbaits, a 3/8 oz. chatter bait, 5” wacky rigged Senko, deep diving

crankbaits, and topwater Zara Spook type baits. The rock piles between Goose Island and

the face of the dam, and the mouth of Crab Creek have been producing decent smallmouth.

. oz. Norisada blade baits, tubes, crankbaits and Senkos have been the top baits there.

Walleye fishing has been very good this past week trolling both crankbaits and bottom

bouncers. Fish the humps on the face of the sand dunes. Fish 4-18 feet with a slow death

rig and a 1-2 oz bottom walker and crawler on weed lines. You will go thru a lot of worms –

as the bullheads are present in large numbers and very active this time of year. Size #5 and

#7 Flicker Shads are working as well when trolled on the face of the dunes.

Channel Cat fishing has been very good the past week! Best fishing is at night. Several fish

in the 10- 19-pound range have been caught. Fish in 2-10 feet of water with nightcrawlers

or Magic Bait. Use a . -1-ounce Egg Sinker and a 1 or 1/0 Whisker Sticker hook. Fish the

face of the dunes where the main flows come in from the sand dunes, around Frenchman’s

wasteway, and in Lind Coulee.

Fish the face of the sand dunes and Lind Coulee for Panfish. Crappie, Bluegill and a few

Perch are being caught. Throw Bobby Garland Baby Shads in Blue Ice, the Fisher Brothers

DS Fry in Tadpole color. Use a 1/32 oz jig head under a slip bobber. Troll #5 Flicker Shads

along the face and just inside the dunes.

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

Deena Vietzke fished with her husband Dale and got a limit of Potholes Reservoir walleye!

MarDon Resort Fresh News – September 22, 2022

MarDon Resort Fresh News – September 22, 2022

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is approximately 1025.50 feet – raising

approximately 3.30 feet over the past week. The water temps on the Potholes Reservoir

are in the upper 60s and the temps in the sand dunes are in the upper 70s – dropping

slightly with the cooler evening temps.

With the low water level, use caution when running the face of the sand dunes and the

rocky area between Goose Island and the face of the dam. As the water drops, the baitfish

and bigger fish will migrate out of the sand dunes and post up on the face of the dunes.

One of the best methods this time of year is to troll a #5 Flicker Shad in 4-12 feet of water.

You will catch a variety of species including walleye, crappie, bluegill, bass, trout, and

perch.

Trout fishing on the Potholes Reservoir has been fair this week. Trout in the 2–5-pound

range are being caught. Troll Wee Gee spoons, Needlefish, or #7 Flicker Shads at 2-3 miles

per hour. Fish along Medicare Beach and in front of the State Park. Troll Wedding Rings

with a worm on the face of the sand dunes for trout – and all other species.

The bass fishing has been extremely good this week. Large numbers of 2–4-pound fish are

being caught. Top baits: hard jerkbaits, a 3/8 oz. chatter bait, 5” wacky rigged Senko, deep

diving crankbaits, and topwater Zara Spook type baits. The rock piles between Goose

Island and the face of the dam, and the mouth of Crab Creek have been producing decent

smallmouth. . oz. Norisada blade baits, tubes, crankbaits and Senkos have been the top

baits there.

Walleye fishing has picked up slightly this this week. The face of the sand dunes is

producing some walleye. Fish 4-18 feet with a slow death rig and a 1-2 oz bottom walker

and crawler on weed lines. You will go thru a lot of worms – as the bullheads are present in

large numbers and very active this time of year. Size #5 and #7 Flicker Shads are working

as well when trolled on the face of the dunes.

Now is the time to fish for Channel Cats with the warm water temps! Best fishing is at night.

Several fish over 8 pounds have been caught this week. Fish in 2-10 feet of water with

nightcrawlers or Magic Bait. Use a . -1-ounce Egg Sinker and a 1 or 1/0 Whisker Sticker

hook. Fish the face of the dunes where the main flows come in from the sand dunes,

around Frenchman’s wasteway, and in Lind Coulee.

Fish the face of the sand dunes and Lind Coulee for Panfish. Crappie, Bluegill and a few

Perch are being caught. Throw Bobby Garland Baby Shads in Blue Ice, the Fisher Brothers

DS Fry in Tadpole color. Use a 1/32 oz jig head under a slip bobber. Troll #5 Flicker Shads

along the face and just inside the dunes.

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

 Fall fishing is here! Now is a great time to catch quality fish in a variety of species on the Potholes Reservoir! 

 

MarDon Resort Fresh News – September 15, 2022

MarDon Resort Fresh News – September 15, 2022

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is approximately 1025.50 feet – raising

1.10 feet over the past week. The water temps on the Potholes Reservoir are in the mid -

70s and the temps in the sand dunes are in the upper 70s – dropping slightly with the cooler

evening temps.

With the low water level, use caution when running the face of the sand dunes and the

rocky area between Goose Island and the face of the dam. As the water drops, the baitfish

and bigger fish will migrate out of the sand dunes and post up on the face of the dunes.

One of the best methods this time of year is to troll a #5 Flicker Shad in 4-12 feet of water.

You will catch a variety of species including walleye, crappie, bluegill, bass, trout, and

perch.

Trout fishing on the Potholes Reservoir has been fair this week. Trout in the 2–5-pound

range are being caught. Troll Wee Gee spoons, Needlefish, or #7 Flicker Shads at 2-3 miles

per hour. Fish along Medicare Beach and in front of the State Park. Troll Wedding Rings

with a worm on the face of the sand dunes for trout – and all other species.

The bass fishing has been extremely good this week. Large numbers of 2–4-pound fish are

being caught. Top baits: hard jerkbaits, a 3/8 oz. chatter bait, 5” wacky rigged Senko, deep

diving crankbaits, and topwater Zara Spook type baits. The rock piles between Goose

Island and the face of the dam, and the mouth of Crab Creek have been producing decent

smallmouth. oz. Norisada blade baits, tubes, crankbaits and Senkos have been the top

baits there.

Walleye fishing has been fair this week. The face of the sand dunes is producing some

walleye. Fish 4-18 feet with a slow death rig and a 1-2 oz bottom walker and crawler on

weed lines. You will go thru a lot of worms – as the bullheads are present in large numbers

and very active this time of year. Size #5 and #7Flicker Shads are working as well when

trolled on the face of the dunes.

Now is the time to fish for Channel Cats with the warm water temps! Best fishing is at night.

Several fish over 8 pounds have been caught this week. Fish in 2-10 feet of water with

nightcrawlers or Magic Bait. Use a . -1-ounce Egg Sinker and a 1 or 1/0 Whisker Sticker

hook. Fish the face of the dunes where the main flows come in from the sand dunes,

around Frenchman’s wasteway, and in Lind Coulee.

Fish the face of the sand dunes and Lind Coulee for Panfish. Crappie, Bluegill and a few

Perch are being caught. Throw Bobby Garland Baby Shads in Monkey Milk or Blue Ice, the

Fisher Brothers DS Fry in Tadpole color. Use a 1/32 oz jig head under a slip bobber. Troll

#5 Flicker Shads along the face and just inside the dunes.

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

MarDon Resort employee Doug Smith had a great day bass fishing on the Potholes Reservoir fishing with Levi Meseberg!

 

MarDon Resort Fresh News – September 6, 2022

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is approximately 1024.4 feet – raising 8

inches feet over the past week. This calculation is based on the last correct level reported

by the Bureau of Reclamation, posted last Tuesday and measurements taken off the

MarDon dock. This brings us to 22.1 feet below full pool.

The water temps on the Potholes Reservoir are in the upper-70s and the temps in the sand

dunes are in the mid-80s.

With the low water level, use caution when running the face of the sand dunes and the

rocky area between Goose Island and the face of the dam. As the water drops, the baitfish

and bigger fish will migrate out of the sand dunes and post up on the face of the dunes. One

of the best methods this time of year is to troll a #5 Flicker Shad in 4-12 feet of water. You

will catch a variety of species.

Trout fishing on the Potholes Reservoir has been fair this week. Trout in the 2–5-pound

range are being caught. Troll Wee Gee spoons, Needlefish, or #7 Flicker Shads at 2-3 miles

per hour. Fish along Medicare Beach and in front of the State Park. Troll Wedding Rings

with a worm on the face of the sand dunes for trout – and all other species.

The bass fishing has been very good this week. 2–4-pound fish are being caught. Top baits:

hard jerkbaits, a 3/8 oz. chatter bait, 5” wacky rigged Senko, deep diving crankbaits, and

topwater baits. The rock piles between Goose Island and the face of the dam, and the

mouth of Crab Creek have been producing decent smallmouth. . oz. Norisada blade baits,

tubes, crankbaits and Senkos have been the top baits there.

Walleye fishing has been fair this week. The face of the sand dunes is producing some

walleye. Fish 4-18 feet with a slow death rig and a 1-2 oz bottom walker and crawler on

weed lines. You will go thru a lot of worms – as the bullheads are present in large numbers

and very active this time of year. Size #5 and #7Flicker Shads are working as well when

trolled on the face of the dunes. Get on the water early – around first light.

Now is the time to fish for Channel Cats with the warm water temps! Best fishing is at night.

Several fish over 8 pounds have been caught this week. Fish in 2-10 feet of water with

nightcrawlers or Magic Bait. Use a . -1-ounce Egg Sinker and a 1 or 1/0 Whisker Sticker

hook. Fish the face of the dunes where the main flows come in from the sand dunes,

around Frenchman’s wasteway, and in Lind Coulee.

Fish the face of the sand dunes and Lind Coulee for Panfish. Crappie, Bluegill and a few

Perch are being caught. Throw Bobby Garland Baby Shads in Monkey Milk or Blue Ice, the

Fisher Brothers DS Fry in Tadpole color. Use a 1/32 oz jig head under a slip bobber. Troll

#5 Flicker Shads along the face and just inside the dunes.

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

A nice Potholes Reservoir largemouth bass caught and released this past weekend!