MarDon Resort Fresh News – June 29, 2023

MarDon Resort Fresh News – June 29, 2023

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1039.80 feet – dropping 1.20 feet this

week. The water temperature is right around 72 degrees on the main Reservoir. The water

temps in the sand dunes are in the mid-70s.

Walleye fishing has picked up this week! The walleye are in 5-20 feet right now. Fish the

shallower fish in the sand dunes with jerk baits, flukes, swim baits and lipless crank baits. Fish

the deeper fish with a Slow Death Hook – Smile Bade rig with a crawler and bottom bouncer.

Fish the main channels back in the sand dunes, Crab Creek, and the face of the dunes. Fish tight to weed lines! It is an early morning bite – slowing down around 11:00am.

Largemouth Bass fishing has been good this week. Most fish being caught are in the 2–3-pound range with several over 5 pounds caught this week! Fish are being caught on a wide variety of baits. Jigs, swim jigs, chatter baits, Senkos, lipless crankbaits and frogs have been producing. Fish 2-15 feet of water. Fish the sand dunes.

Smallmouth Bass are being caught on the face of the dam, on the rocks around Goose Island a in the sand dunes. Throw ó oz. blade baits, 5” grubs, deep diving crankbaits, and Senkos.

Trout are being caught in front of the State Park and off Medicare Beach. Troll # 5 or #7 Shad

Raps of Flicker Shads, Wedding Rings, and Needlefish. From shore cast Rooster Tails, Vibrax

spinners, or 5” curl tail grubs or fish the bottom with Power Bait. Warden Lake continues to be

good.

There are some Bluegill and Crappie being caught back in the sand dunes and up Lind Coulee. Throw worms for Bluegill and Trout Magnets for both Bluegill and Crappie. Several reports of good perch fishing back in the weeds in the sand dunes.

Channel Catfish are being caught back in the s1 and dunes. Fish are being caught on cut bait, Catfish Magic, Chicken Liver and even hotdogs! Most fish being caught are in the 8–12-pound range with two over 30 pounds caught so far this year.

Call the MarDon Resort tackle store for current conditions and fishing information

at 509-346-2651.

John Anderson, Chehalis WA, with a nice Potholes Reservoir walleye caught while fishing back in the sand dunes.

 

MarDon Resort Fresh News – June 22, 2023

MarDon Resort Fresh News – June 22, 2023

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1041.00 feet – dropping 1.10 feet this

week. The water temperature is right around 70 degrees on the main Reservoir. The water

temps in the sand dunes are in the low to mid 70s.

Fishing has been fair overall. A cold front and low pressure settled in for most of this past week. It is in its way out and the fishing will pick up this week for all species!

The walleye are in 5-20 feet right now. Fish the shallower fish in the sand dunes with jerk baits, flukes, swim baits and lipless crank baits. Fish the deeper fish with a Slow Death Hook – Smile Bade rig with a crawler and bottom bouncer. Fish the main channels back in the sand dunes, Crab Creek, and the face of the dunes. The walleye fishing has been fair – but improving.

Largemouth Bass fishing has been fair this week. Most fish being caught are in the 2-3 pound range. Fish are being caught on a wide variety of baits. Jigs, swim jigs, chatter baits, Senkos, lipless crankbaits and frogs have been producing. Fish 2-15 feet of water. Fish the sand dunes.

Smallmouth Bass are being caught on the face of the dam, on the rocks around Goose Island a in the sand dunes. Throw ó oz. blade baits, 5” grubs, deep diving crankbaits, and Senkos.

Trout are being caught in front of the State Park and off Medicare Beach. Troll # 5 or #7 Shad

Raps of Flicker Shads, Wedding Rings, and Needlefish. From shore cast Rooster Tails, Vibrax

spinners, or 5” curl tail grubs or fish the bottom with Power Bait. Warden Lake continues to be

good.

There are some Bluegill and Crappie being caught back in the sand dunes and up Lind Coulee. Throw worms for Bluegill and Trout Magnets for both Bluegill and Crappie. Had a report of a nice batch of nice sized Perch being caught off a weed bed back in the sand dunes.

Call the MarDon Resort tackle store for current conditions and fishing information

at 509-346-2651.

The face says it all! Alexander Savala shows off a very nice Potholes Reservoir Largemouth Bass! Awesome job!

 

MarDon Resort Fresh News – June 15, 2023

MarDon Resort Fresh News – June 15, 2023

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1042.10 feet – dropping .1.70 feet this

week. Water temperatures are at 70 degrees on the main Reservoir. The water temps in the

sand dunes are in the low to mid 70s.

The walleye are in 5-20 feet right now. Fish the shallower fish in the sand dunes with jerk baits, flukes, swim baits and lipless crank baits. Fish the deeper fish with a Slow Death Hook – Smile Bade rig with a crawler and bottom bouncer. Fish the main channels back in the sand dunes, Crab Creek, and the face of the dunes. The walleye fishing has been fair – but improving.

Largemouth Bass fishing continues to be good. A lot of 2–4-pound fish are being caught. Fish are being caught on a wide variety of baits. Jigs, swim jigs, chatter baits, Senkos, lipless

crankbaits and frogs have been producing. Fish 2-15 feet of water. Fish the sand dunes.

Smallmouth Bass are being caught on the face of the dam, on the rocks around Goose Island a in the sand dunes. Throw ó oz. blade baits, 5” grubs, deep diving crankbaits, and Senkos.

Trout are being caught in front of the State Park and off Medicare Beach. Troll # 5 or #7 Shad

Raps of Flicker Shads, Wedding Rings, and Needlefish. From Shore cast Rooster Tails, Vibrax

spinners, or 5” curl tail grubs or fish the bottom with Power Bait. Warden Lake continues to be

good.

There are some Bluegill and Crappie being caught back in the sand dunes and up Lind Coulee.Throw worms for Bluegill and Trout Magnets for both Bluegill and Crappie.

Call the MarDon Resort tackle store for current conditions and fishing information

at 509-346-2651.

Rocky Beemen, from Graham WA, with a nice 17.30 pound Potholes Reservoir Channel Cat!

 

MarDon Resort Fresh News – June 8, 2023

MarDon Resort Fresh News – June 8, 2023

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1043.80 feet – dropping .85 feet this week. Water temperatures are close to 70 degrees on the main Reservoir. The water temps in the sand dunes are in the low to mid 70s.

The walleye are in 5-20 feet right now. Fish the shallower fish in the sand dunes with jerk baits, flukes, swim baits and lipless crank baits. Fish the deeper fish with a Slow Death Hook – Smile Bade rig with a crawler and bottom bouncer. Fish the main channels back in the sand dunes, Crab Creek, and the face of the dunes. The walleye fishing has been fair – but improving.

Largemouth Bass fishing continues to be good. A lot of 2–4-pound fish are being caught. The L Fish are being caught on a wide variety of baits. Jigs, swim jigs, chatter baits, Senkos, lipless crankbaits and frogs have been producing. Fish 2-10 feet of water. Fish the sand dunes.

Smallmouth Bass are being caught on the face of the dam, on the rocks around Goose Island a in the sand dunes. Throw ó oz. blade baits, 5” grubs, deep diving crankbaits, and Senkos.

Trout are being caught in front of the State Park and off Medicare Beach. Troll # 5 or #7 Shad Raps of Flicker Shads, Wedding Rings, and Needlefish. From Shore cast Rooster Tails, Vibrax spinners, or 5” curl tail grubs or fish the bottom with Power Bait. Warden Lake continues to be good.

There are some Bluegill and Crappie being caught back in the sand dunes and up Lind Coulee. Throw worms for Bluegill and Trout Magnets for both Bluegill and Crappie.

Call the MarDon Resort tackle store for current conditions and fishing information

at 509-346-2651.

Moses Lake angler, Doug Smith, had an awesome day fishing for Largemouth bass on the Potholes Reservoir!

 

MarDon Resort Fresh News – June 2, 2023

MarDon Resort Fresh News – June 2, 2023

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1044.65 feet – dropping .55 feet this week. Water temperatures are right around 65 degrees on the main Reservoir. The water temps in the sand dunes are in the low to mid 70s.

The walleye are done spawning and will be retreating to the main lake and back into the sand

dunes to recover and feed. The walleye will be 5-30 feet deep right now. Fish the shallower fish in the sand dunes with jerk baits, swim baits and lipless crank baits. Fish the deeper fish with a Slow Death Hook – Smile Bade rig with a crawler and bottom bouncer. Fish the main channels back in the sand dunes, Crab Creek, and the face of the dunes.

Largemouth Bass fishing has been good this week. A lot of 2–4-pound fish are being caught.

The Largemouth are one spawning for the most pat. Fish are being caught on black & blue jigs, swim jigs, chatter baits, Senkos and lipless crankbaits and frogs. Fish 2-10 feet of water. Fish the sand dunes.

Smallmouth Bass are being caught on the face of the dam, on the rocks around Goose Island a in the sand dunes. Throw ó oz. blade baits, 5” grubs, deep diving crankbaits, and Senkos.

Trout are being caught in front of the State Park and off Medicare Beach. Troll # 5 or #7 Shad

Raps of Flicker Shads, Wedding Rings, and Needlefish. From Shore cast Rooster Tails, Vibrax

spinners, or 5” curl tail grubs or fish the bottom with Power Bait. Warden Lake continues to be

good.

There are some Bluegill and Crappie being caught back in the sand dunes and up Lind Coulee. Both are in mid-spawn and will eat if you find the spawning flats. Throw worms for Bluegill and Trout Magnets for both Bluegill and Crappie.

Call the MarDon Resort tackle store for current conditions and fishing information

at 509-346-2651.

Local angler, Gary Thompson, With a nice Potholes Reservoir Largemouth bass caught while fishing swimbaits back in the sand dunes!