MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 30, 2024

 MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 30, 2024

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1046.20 feet – coming up .50 feet this past week.

We are currently .30 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 50

degrees. The sand dunes are staying in the mid to upper 50s.

The weather has remained close to the same each day for the past several weeks. Not much has

changed this week. The cooler nights that we have been experiencing is prolonging the spawn.

The Largemouth bass fishing conInues to be very good. Fish back in the sand dunes. Throw . oz black &

blue jigs, swim jigs, jerkbaits, chaPer baits, Senkos, spinnerbaits, and Texas rigged plasIcs. Fish are in 1-12 feet of water.

The Smallmouth are spawning. Fish 5-20 feet using Ned rigs, Senkos, drop shot rigs, blade baits,

crankbaits and tubes. Fish the rock piles around Goose Island and along the face of the dam.

Walleye fishing remains fair. Fish the humps in front of the sand dunes and near Perch Point.

Trolling and jigging are both producing. Troll a slow death rig at about .8 mph on a bottom

bouncer or jig ó oz blade baits in 12-28 feet of water. The walleye are spawning. This will push

many of the fish into the channels in the dunes.

Trout fishing has been fair. Troll # 7 Flicker Shads or spoons 2-3 mph. Fish Medicare Beach or h

from MarDon Resort to Blythe Point. From shore, fish Medecare Beach with PowerBait.

All the Seep Lakes are now open for fishing. Many anglers enjoyed successful outing on the

smaller trout lakes. Top lakes are Warden, Upper Hampton, and Upper Goose. Use PowerBait

18” off the bottom or cast Rooster Tails.

No reports of perch, crappie and bluegill - but it won’t be long!

Call the MarDon Resort tackle store for current conditions and fishing information at 509-346-

2651.

Ryan Bratton with a great catch of Potholes Reservoir Rainbow Trout!

MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 23, 2024

 MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 23, 2024

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1045.70 feet – coming up .60 feet this past week.

We are currently .80 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 50

degrees. The sand dunes are staying in the mid to upper 50s.

The weather has remained close to the same each day for the past several weeks. Not much has

changed this week. The Laremouth bass are still spawning and the walleye should finish up their spawn

shortly.

The Largemouth bass fishing conHnues to be very good. Fish back in the sand dunes. Throw . oz black & blue jigs, swim jigs, jerkbaits, chaOer baits, spinnerbaits, and Texas rigged plasHcs. There have been

reports that the topwater bite is starHng!

Smallmouth bass are being caught. Fish 18-30 feet using drop shot rigs, blade baits and tubes. Fish the

rock piles around Goose Island and along the face of the dam.

Walleye fishing remains fair. Fish the humps in front of the sand dunes and near Perch Point.

Trolling and jigging are both producing. Troll a slow death rig at about .8 mph on a bottom

bouncer or jig ó oz blade baits in 12-28 feet of water. The walleye are spawning. This will push

many of the fish into the channels in the dunes.

Trout fishing has been fair. Troll # 7 Flicker Shads or spoons 2-3 mph. Fish Medicare Beach of

from MarDon Resort to Blythe Point. Corral Lake, Upper Goose Lake and Long Lake have been

producing trout. Use Rooster Tails or PowerBait from shore or troll Wedding Rings from a boat.

No reports of perch, crappie and bluegill - but it won’t be long!

Call the MarDon Resort tackle store for current conditions and fishing information at 509-346-

2651.

Tri Cities angler, Johnnie Rupe, with a perfect eater sized Potholes Reservoir walleye!

MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 16, 2024

MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 16, 2024

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1045.10 feet – coming up 1.05 feet this past week.
We are currently 1.40 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 50
degrees. The sand dunes are staying in the mid to upper 50s.

The Largemouth bass fishing conDnues to be very good. Fish back in the sand dunes. Throw . oz black & blue jigs, swim jigs, jerkbaits, chaKer baits, spinnerbaits, and Texas rigged plasDcs. The bass are
spawning.

Smallmouth bass are being caught. Fish 18-30 feet using drop shot rigs, blade baits and tubes. Fish the
rock piles around Goose Island and along the face of the dam.

Walleye fishing remains fair. Fish the humps in front of the sand dunes and near Perch Point.
Trolling and jigging are both producing. Troll a slow death rig at about .8 mph on a bottom
bouncer or jig ó oz blade baits in 12-28 feet of water. The walleye are spawning. This will push
many of the fish into the channels in the dunes.

Trout fishing has been fair. Troll # 7 Flicker Shads or spoons 2-3 mph. Fish Medicare Beach of
from MarDon Resort to Blythe Point. Corral Lake, Upper Goose Lake and Long Lake have been
producing trout. Use Rooster Tails or PowerBait from shore or troll Wedding Rings from a boat.

No reports of perch, crappie and bluegill - but it won’t be long!

Call the MarDon Resort tackle store for current conditions and fishing information at 509-346-
2651.

Local angler, Doug Smith, had a fantastic day out bass fishing on the Potholes Reservoir this past week!

 

MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 8, 2024

MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 8, 2024

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1044.05 feet – coming up .35 feet this past week.

We are currently 2.45 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 50

degrees. The sand dunes are staying in the mid to upper 50s.

The Largemouth bass fishing conFnues to be very good. Fish back in the sand dunes. Throw . oz black & blue jigs, swim jigs, jerkbaits, chaMer baits, spinnerbaits, and Texas rigged plasFcs. There have been

reports of bass on beds.

Smallmouth bass are being caught. Fish 18-30 feet using drop shot rigs, blade baits and tubes. Fish the

rock piles around Goose Island and along the face of the dam.

Walleye fishing is fair. Fish the humps in front of the sand dunes and near Perch Point. Trolling

and jigging are both producing. Troll a slow death rig at about .8 mph on a bottom bouncer or

jig ó oz blade baits in 18-28 feet of water. The walleye are about to spawn. This will push many

of the fish into the channels in the dunes.

Trout fishing has been fair. Troll # 7 Flicker Shads or spoons 2-3 mph. Fish Medicare Beach of

from MarDon Resort to Blythe Point. Corral Lake, Upper Goose Lake and Long Lake have been

producing trout. Use Rooster Tails or PowerBait from shore or troll Wedding Rings from a boat.

No reports of perch, crappie and bluegill - but it won’t be long!

Call the MarDon Resort tackle store for current conditions and fishing information at 509-346-

2651.

Local anglers, Santos and Isiah Garza show part of their limit caught while fishing the ABA tournament this weekend on the Potholes Reservoir!

MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 2, 2024

 

MarDon Resort Fresh News – April 2, 2024

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1043.70 feet – coming up .50 feet this past week.

We are currently 2.80 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 50

degrees. The sand dunes are reaching the mid to upper 50s.

The Largemouth bass fishing conHnues to been very good. Fish back in the sand dunes. Throw . oz black& blue jigs, swim jigs, jerkbaits, chaOer baits, spinnerbaits, and Texas rigged plasHcs. There have beenreports of bass on beds.

Smallmouth bass are being caught. Fish 18-30 feet using drop shot rigs, blade baits and tubes. Fish the

rock piles around Goose Island and along the face of the dam.

Walleye fishing is fair. Fish the humps in front of the sand dunes and near Perch Point. Trolling

and jigging are both producing. Troll a slow death rig at about .8 mph on a bottom bouncer or

jig ó oz blade baits in 18-28 feet of water. The walleye are about to spawn. This will push many

of the fish into the channels in the dunes.

Trout fishing has been fair. Troll # 7 Flicker Shads or spoons 2-3 mph. Fish Medicare Beach of

from MarDon Resort to Blythe Point. Corral Lake, Upper Goose Lake and Long Lake have been

producing trout. Use Rooster Tails or PowerBait from shore or troll Wedding Rings from a boat.

No reports of perch, crappie and bluegill - but it won’t be long!

Call the MarDon Resort tackle store for current conditions and fishing information at 509-346-

2651.

Carson Rogers and Jayce fished the face of the dam on the Potholes Reservoir for a mixed bag of Smallmouth and Largemouth bass!