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Destinations

Looking for things to do outside? Here's our articles on destinations within the Columbia Basin to go explore.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago

WDFW takes over Beezley Hills Preserve

EPHRATA – In a move for conservation efforts in Washington State, the Nature Conservancy has transferred ownership…

Updated 12 years, 7 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon

The rainbow trout activity on Potholes Reservoir and the Seep Lakes below O'Sullivan Dam has been amazing at times this April. Bank fishers using Powerbait, Pa…

Updated 12 years, 8 months ago
Fresh News from MarDon

Trout action has been reported from many seep lakes below O'Sullivan Dam this past week. All lakes in our area now open except for Warden Lake which opens Apri…

Updated 12 years, 8 months ago
Fresh news from MarDon

Remember April 1 is the opener for all of the lakes on the National Wildlife Refuge with the exception of Warden Lake which opens April 27. Gas motors are NOT …

Updated 12 years, 8 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Kokanee on Lake Chelan

I got back up to Lake Chelan to get after the kokanee again, and this was my best trip so far. There were a lot of boats launching at Mill Bay and big packs of…

Updated 12 years, 8 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon

Trout fishing is very active on Potholes Reservoir, Soda Lake, Upper Goose Lake, and more of the seep lakes open this time of year.

Updated 12 years, 8 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: A great weekend

I made it up to Lake Chelan to see if those big kokanee were actually being caught, and yes they are. I fished last Friday with Shane Magnuson, Upper Columbia …

Updated 12 years, 8 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Action on Wenachee River

With the Methow River closing to steelhead fishing soon and the fishing really slowing on the main stem Columbia River, anglers have the Wenatchee River remain…

Updated 12 years, 8 months ago
Fresh News from MarDon

Why wait for the April 1 opener when limits are being caught right now. As recent as yesterday limits of nice rainbows have been coming out of the Seep Lakes. …

Updated 12 years, 8 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Steelhead season comes to an end

I had a great conclusion to my steelhead fishing season.

Updated 12 years, 9 months ago
Fresh News from MarDon

Central-Eastern Washington is enjoying the signs of an earlier spring than the last two years. Ice off was three weeks earlier this year compared to 2012. This…

Updated 12 years, 9 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Trout in Burke and Banks Lakes

Trout anglers can expect continued good fishing at the lakes in the Quincy Wildlife Area. There were big crowds on Burke, Quincy, Martha and Caliche last weeke…

Updated 12 years, 9 months ago
Fresh News from MarDon

All boat ramps on Potholes Reservoir are ice free. Early signs of spring are everywhere. Bank fishers are finding some quality trout up to 28 inches. Ice off b…

Updated 12 years, 9 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Lakes opening

Today, March 1, is a big day here for anglers in the Central Washington region. In addition to the lakes that open to in the Quincy Wildlife Area, and near the…

Updated 12 years, 9 months ago
Fresh news from MarDon

Ice is melting all over the Potholes Recreation Area. Bank fishing with Power Bait, Pautsker's Eggs, and night crawlers with marsh-mellows are the three main b…

Updated 12 years, 9 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Wenatchee Valley Sportsmen's Show Day 1

Today is the first day of the three-day Wenatchee Valley Sportsmen's Show at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee. I hope you can make it down to see this first…