Fresh News report for MarDon Resort
Courtesy photo - Greg Anderson with a 9.0 pound walleye caught in Crab Creek. This was Greg's first walleye - talk about setting the bar high for yourself right off the bat.
Courtesy photo - Chris Tyrolt with a big bluegill out of the dunes. Chris was trolling a spinner rig with a worm when this bruiser bluegill hit.
The fishing on the Potholes Reservoir has been very good over this past week for all species. The water level has dropped close to a foot and is currently at 1,041 feet. Water temperatures in the dunes remain in the low to mid 70’s and the main lake is running right around 70 degrees.
The trout fishing continues to be strong for fish in the 2-5-pound range. The trout are shifting depths and spreading out through the water column. Keep an eye on your depth sounder and adjust your presentation to the depth of marked fish. If you do not have a depth finder — adjust the depth of your lure until the fish let you know you got it right. Anglers have been trolling red and white Dick Nite spoons, Flicker Minnows and Needle fish in 15-30 feet of water from the MarDon Resort to the State Park and along Medicare Beach.
The walleye remain in the dunes and Crab Creek — but are moving out more towards the front dunes. They are still relating to the brush and weed beds in 10-15 feet of water. Several anglers have reported walleye on Shad Raps, but most fish are being caught on the Smile Blade — Slow Death Rig. Top colors are orange and chartreuse. Several boats have come in with eight-fish limits with fish up to 9 pounds.
Crappie fishing has improved with reports of big crappie in numbers up Crab Creek, in the dunes, and in Lind Coulee near the M Road Bridge. Top crappie baits have been crappie jigs in yellow and white, red and white, and white with a 1/32nd or 1/16th oz. head fished several feet below a float. The Rapala Rattlin’ rap in size 4 has accounted for several good catches. The best crappie bait off the MarDon dock has been the brown Trout Magnet tipped with a maggot. Perch and bluegill are also being caught of the dock as well as back in the dunes and up Crab Creek.
Largemouth fishing in the dunes continues to be very good. The fish are hitting swim baits — Texas rigged for the brush on a weighted hook, spinnerbaits, and a ½ oz. jig and craw trailer pitched to the edges of cover. The smallmouth are hitting crankbaits, tubes, and drop shot baits along the face of the dam in 6-12 feet of water. Topwater fishing is picking up and is an exciting way to fish. Throw a buzz bait, Whopper Plopper or Zara Spook for some explosive top water action.
Warden and Heart Lake have been the top producing lakes for trout in the Seep Lakes. Power Bait and worms floated off the bottom have been the top bait. Long Lake has been producing walleye, smallmouth and trout on crankbaits. Hutchinson Lake continues to produce quality crappie and bluegill on crappie jigs, beetle spins, and Rapala Rattlin’ Raps.
Be sure to stop by the store for the latest fishing information.
Upcoming Events:
July 2: The Lack Family Band
July 3: All Resorts’ Golf Cart Parade
and fire works show
Aug. 26: Lake Poker Run and Beach Party