MarDon Resort Fresh News – August 27, 2024

MarDon Resort Fresh News – August 27, 2024

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1028.00 feet – dropping .90 feet this past week.

We are currently 1.50 feet above low pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 72

degrees. The water temperatures in the sand dunes are in the upper 70s to low 80s.

The Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent this week! Fish Spooks early and late and always

have a Senko rigged to follow up on missed fish. Fish the face of the sand dunes. Throw ó oz jigs,

swim jigs, jerkbaits, chatter baits, Senkos, spinnerbaits, and Texas rigged plastics. Fish are in 1-20

feet of water. Lots of 1–3-pound fish are being caught with a few in the 4–5-pound range. The

Largemouth and most species are moving out to the face of the dunes – but many bass will stay in

the dunes year around.

The Smallmouth fishing has been good this week. Fish 5-20 feet using Ned rigs, Senkos, spinner

baits, drop shot rigs, blade baits, crankbaits and tubes. Fish the rock piles around Goose Island and

along the face of the dam and up Lind Coulee.

Walleye fishing has improved this past week as they move from the weeds to the main channels and

to the face of the sand dunes. Walleye can be caught casting into the weeds or trolling the channels.

Fish the face of the sand dunes, and up Crab Creek. Troll crank baits at 2 mph or a slow death rig

with a crawler at .8 -1.2 mph or cast paddle tail swim baits, fluke baits, and hard jerk baits. Fish in 6-

15 feet of water. Troll the main channels and the humps on the face of the sand dunes.

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

MarDon Resort to Blythe Point. From shore, fish Medicare Beach with PowerBait or cast 5’ single tail

grubs.

The Seep Lakes south of the Potholes Reservoir are fishing well. Top trout lakes are Warden, Upper

Hampton, and Upper Goose. Use PowerBait 18” off the bottom or cast Rooster Tails. From a boat

troll spoons and spinners. Long Lake is producing good catches of walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth

and Perch.

Reports of bluegill, crappie and some big perch are coming in from the face of the sand dunes as well

as on the humps in front of the dunes. Most fish are being caught incidentally by anglers trolling for

walleye. Use a slip bobber and a Bobby Garland Baby Shad or DS Fry along the channels and along

the willows after marking the school on your electronics. Fish 6-15 feet. Also try trolling a #5 Flicker

Shad across the face of the sand dines.

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

Arthur Broady had an awesome day bass fishing on the Potholes Reservoir with Q&S Outdoors guide service!

MarDon Resort Fresh News – August 20, 2024

 

MarDon Resort Fresh News – August 20, 2024

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1028.90 feet – dropping 1.40 feet this past week.

We are currently 2.40 feet above low pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 75

degrees. The water temperatures in the sand dunes are in the upper 70s to low 80s.

As the water drops the bait fish and bigger fish begin to move out of the weeds into the main

channels and to the face of the sand dunes. Starting now - fish both the face of the sand dunes and

back in the dunes.

The Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent this week! Fish frogs or Spooks early and late and

always have a Senko rigged to follow up on missed fish. Fish the face of the sand dunes. Throw ó oz

jigs, swim jigs, jerkbaits, chatter baits, Senkos, spinnerbaits, frogs, and Texas rigged plastics. Fish

are in 1-12 feet of water. Lots of 1–3-pound fish are being caught with a few in the 4-5 pound range.

The Largemouth and most species are moving out to the face of the dunes – but many bass will stay

in the dunes year around.

The Smallmouth fishing has been good this week. Fish 5-20 feet using Ned rigs, Senkos, spinner

baits, drop shot rigs, blade baits, crankbaits and tubes. Fish the rock piles around Goose Island and

along the face of the dam and up Lind Coulee.

Walleye fishing has been improved this past week as they move from the weeds to the main channels

and to the face of the sand dunes. Walleye can be caught casting into the weeds or trolling the

channels. Fish in the sand dunes, face of the sand dunes, and up Crab Creek. Troll a slow death rig

with a crawler at .8 -1.2 mph or cast paddle tail swim baits, fluke baits, and hard jerk baits. Fish in 6-

15 feet of water. Walleye are also being caught trolling crankbaits. Troll the main channels and the

humps on the face of the sand dunes.

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

MarDon Resort to Blythe Point. From shore, fish Medicare Beach with PowerBait or cast 5’ single tail

grubs.

The Seep Lakes south of the Potholes Reservoir are fishing well. Top trout lakes are Warden, Upper

Hampton, and Upper Goose. Use PowerBait 18” off the bottom or cast Rooster Tails. From a boat

troll spoons and spinners. Long Lake is producing good catches of walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth

and Perch.

Reports of bluegill, crappie and some big perch are coming in from the face of the sand dunes as well

as on the humps in front of the dunes. Most fish are being caught incidentally by anglers trolling for

walleye. Use a slip bobber and a Bobby Garland Baby Shad or DS Fry along the channels and along

the willows after marking the school on your electronics. Fish 6-15 feet. Also try trolling a #5 Flicker

Shad in the channels.

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

Wyatt Smith of Othello shows off a big Potholes Reservoir Largemouth!

MarDon Resort Fresh News – August 13, 2024

MarDon Resort Fresh News – August 13, 2024

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1030.30 feet – dropping 2.00 feet this past week.

We are currently 3.80 feet above low pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 75

degrees. The water temperatures in the sand dunes are in the upper 70s to low 80s.

As the water drops the bait fish and bigger fish begin to move out of the weeds into the main

channels and to the face of the sand dunes. Starting now - fish both the face of the sand dunes and

back in the dunes.

The Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent this week! Fish frogs early and late and always have

a Senko rigged to follow up on missed fish. Fish back in the sand dunes. Throw ó oz jigs, swim jigs,

jerkbaits, chatter baits, Senkos, spinnerbaits, frogs, and Texas rigged plastics. Fish are in 1-12 feet of

water. Lots of 1–3-pound fish are being caught with a few in the 4-5 pound range. The Largemouth

and most species are moving out to the face of the dunes – but many bass will stay in the dunes year

around.

The Smallmouth fishing has been good this week. Fish 5-20 feet using Ned rigs, Senkos, spinner

baits, drop shot rigs, blade baits, crankbaits and tubes. Fish the rock piles around Goose Island and

along the face of the dam and up Lind Coulee.

Walleye fishing has been improved this past week as they move from the weeds to the main channels

and to the face of the sand dunes. Walleye can be caught casting into the weeds or trolling the

channels. Fish in the sand dunes, face of the sand dunes, and up Crab Creek. Troll a slow death rig

with a crawler at .8-1.2 mph or cast paddle tail swim baits, fluke baits, and hard jerk baits. Fish in 6-15

feet of water. Walleye are also being caught trolling crankbaits. Troll the main channe;s and the

humps on the face of the sand dunes.

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

MarDon Resort to Blythe Point. From shore, fish Medicare Beach with PowerBait or cast 5’ single tail

grubs.

The Seep Lakes south of the Potholes Reservoir are fishing well. Top trout lakes are Warden, Upper

Hampton, and Upper Goose. Use PowerBait 18” off the bottom or cast Rooster Tails. From a boat

troll spoons and spinners. Long Lake is producing good catches of walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth

and Perch.

Reports of bluegill, crappie and some big perch are coming in from the sand dunes as well as on the

humps in front of the dunes. Most fish are being caught incidentally by anglers trolling for walleye.

Use a slip bobber and a Bobby Garland Baby Shad or DS Fry along the channels and along the

willows after marking the school on your electronics. Fish 6-15 feet. Also try trolling a #5 Flicker Shad

in the channels.

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

 

Doug Smith from Moses Lake with a nice bass caught while fishing a Potholes Reservoir area pond!

MarDon Resort Fresh News – August 6, 2024

 MarDon Resort Fresh News – August 6, 2024

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1032.30 feet – dropping 1.70 feet this past week.

We are currently 14.20 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 75

degrees. The water temperatures in the sand dunes are in the mid 70s.

As the water drops the bait fish and bigger fish begin to move out of the weeds into the main channels

and to the face of the sand dunes. Starting now - fish both the face of the sand dunes and back in the

dunes.

The Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent this week! Fish frogs early and late and always have a

Senko rigged to follow up on missed fish. Fish back in the sand dunes. Throw . oz jigs, swim jigs,

jerkbaits, chaQer baits, Senkos, spinnerbaits, frogs, and Texas rigged plasRcs. Fish are in 1-12 feet of

water. Lots of 1–3-pound fish are being caught with a few in the 4-5 pound range. The Largemouth and

most species are moving out to the face of the dunes – but many bass will stay in the dunes year around.

The Smallmouth fishing has been good this week. Fish 5-20 feet using Ned rigs, Senkos, spinner baits,

drop shot rigs, blade baits, crankbaits and tubes. Fish the rock piles around Goose Island and along the

face of the dam and up Lind Coulee.

Walleye fishing has been improved this past week as they move from the weeds to the main

channels and to the face of the sand dunes. Walleye can be caught casting into the weeds or

trolling the channels. Fish in the sand dunes, face of the sand dunes, and up Crab Creek. Troll a

slow death rig with a crawler at .8-1.2 mph or cast paddle tail swim baits, fluke baits, and hard

jerk baits. Fish in 6-15 feet of water. Walleye are also being caught trolling crankbaits. If trolling,

follow the weed lines as closely as possible.

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

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

The Seep Lakes south of the Potholes Reservoir are fishing well for trout! Top lakes are Warden,

Upper Hampton, and Upper Goose. Use PowerBait 18” off the bottom or cast Rooster Tails.

From a boat troll spoons and spinners. Long Lake is producing good catches of walleye,

Largemouth, Smallmouth and Perch.

Reports of bluegill, crappie and some big perch are coming in from the sand dunes as well as on

the humps in front of the dunes. Most fish are being caught incidentally by anglers trolling for

walleye. Use a slip bobber and a Bobby Garland Baby Shad or DS Fry along the channels and

along the willows after marking the school on your electronics. Fish 6-15 feet. Also try trolling a

#5 Flicker Shad in the channels.

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

2651.

Pete Fisher from MarDon Resort tackle store getting into some nice 

Potholes Reservoir crappie!