Destinations
Looking for things to do outside? Here's our articles on destinations within the Columbia Basin to go explore.
WDFW takes over Beezley Hills Preserve
EPHRATA – In a move for conservation efforts in Washington State, the Nature Conservancy has transferred ownership…
Fishing Magician Report: Bass at Banks Lake
I finally made a trip up to Banks Lake to check out the low water conditions. I wanted to see how much water was left in this big pond. There's plenty. I launc…
Fresh News From MarDon: Walleye and low temps at Potholes
Our Indian Summer was beautiful but now it is over. Our surface water temperatures on Potholes Reservoir have been hovering around 60 degrees. Every fall for m…
Fresh News from MarDon: Potholes Poker Run this weekend
MARDON RESORT - The bass fishing out here at MarDon Resort continues to be just great. This week Largemouth to 8.5 pounds have been reported from the MarDon Fishing Dock.
Fishing Magician Report: Low tide, good fishing at Banks
As forecast the water level at Banks Lake is dropping, at a rate of about a half a foot a day right now. Anglers and boaters that enjoy the lake aren't out of business. There is a good launch at Coulee Playland at …
Fishing Magician Report: Algae warning, good triploid in Rufus
You may have heard about a water quality warning issued by the Washington State Department of Health about Rufus Woods Reservoir. Apparently there is a heavier than normal bloom of algae in the reservoir. The level…
Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet set for Sept. 8
The Ducks Unlimited mission: "Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people."
Fresh News from MarDon: Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet set for Sept. 8
MARDON RESORT - The water level on Potholes Reservoir continues to rapidly drop with our moderately warm August weather. The water elevation is currently at 1,…
Fishing Magician Report: Salmon fishing patchy on Wenatchee
If you have been sharpening your hooks in anticipation of a sockeye season on Lake Wenatchee, you can put your gear away. The number of sockeye that have been counted over the Tumwater Dam is far below what is need…
Triploid escapees potential hazard to steelhead
The Fish and Wildlife press release sounded a bit desperate. "A 17-mile stretch of the Columbia River between Bridgeport and Brewster, Washington, is about to …
Fishing Magician - Good perch makes for a great meal for two
The summer run salmon fishing on the upper Columbia is heating up. The triploid fishing on Rufus Woods continues to be red hot, and the walleye fishing has been good here, too. Being the contrary guy that I am, I d…
Fishing Magician - New and exciting fisheries
There are a couple of new and very exciting fisheries pending here in Central Washington. Starting as early as August 1st, there could be an opening of fishing for triploid rainbow trout above Brewster. As most ang…
Fresh News from Mardon: "Thunder Rolls" and "Explosive Strikes"
MARDON RESORT - As the days of summer roll on, the fishing only gets better out here at the Potholes Recreation Area. As the great Garth Brooks song, "The Thun…
Typical July: hot fishing expected; shooting enjoyed
MOSES LAKE - Our normal Columbia Basin summer warmwater fishery is heating up. But don't forget salmon fishing on the Columbia River, which is a fairly new event. Read on.
Fishing Magician: Big summer runs
Summer run salmon are pouring up the Columbia River, and although heavy flows continue to hamper angler's efforts, there are both Chinook and sockeye being caught. Many are still making it to the big eddy below Wan…
Fishing Magician: Summer runs... running a little late this year
There are some nice bright, big salmon being taken on the upper Columbia River in the vicinity of Wenatchee, but fishing is still better at Wanapum. However, t…