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Hunter Fray of Buckley, Wa caught this beautiful walleye off the MarDon Fishing Dock. This fish weighed 16.1 lbs.

Levi enjoyed taking his father-in-law and brother-in-law hunting on the Royal Slope and harvested 20 geese.

| January 17, 2015 5:00 AM

Levi enjoyed taking his father-in-law and brother-in-law hunting on the Royal Slope and harvested 20 geese.

Mid-January 2015 brings great optimism for outdoor enthusiasts due to an increase in waterfowl activity in Central Washington. Yesterday good perch and walleye action was reported from two retired fishermen from Yakima that launched at the MarDon Resort Boat Launch ($7 for a day launch pass unless a registered overnight guest) and fished the Medicare Beach area in 22 to 35 feet of water using blade baits. Some jumbo walleye have been caught off the face of O'Sullivan Dam using six-ince Swim Jigs.

The MarDon Dock is open for day use fishers for a fee (Friday is free dock fishing all day, you must still stop by the store and get a pass). Overnight registered guests may fish all night if they choose. The fee if you are not staying at MarDon Resort is $4 for kids and seniors and $7 for adults. You may purchase a pass from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. this time of year. Ice conditions are covering most of the sand dunes stopping access into traditional hunting areas. Frenchman's Wasteway, Winchester Wasteway, and the Lind Coulee arm of Potholes Reservoir have been great hunting for waterfowl hunters. Corn field duck hunting has been showing great hunts in Central Washington. Our goose hunters are limiting many days with more winter-like weather temperatures. Duck and goose hunting Season is winding down with a little more than a week left in the season. If you are interested in getting in a last-minute hunt give us a call and remember goose hunting is open for the whole last week of the season, not just its regular Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

For more information please call (509) 346-2651.