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FISHING REPORT: Largemouth fishing excellent, smallmouth good at Potholes
MARDON — Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent this week. Fish top water baits early and late and have a Senk…
FRESH NEWS: Fishing – with occasional catfish surprises – continues to be excellent
MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1028.55 feet – rising 0.35 feet this past week. We are currently 2.05 feet above low pool. The wa…
FRESH NEWS: Walleye fishing on the upswing
MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1028.20 feet – rising 1.70 feet this past week. We are currently 1.70 feet above low pool. The wa…
Sun Lakes proposed fishing rule change hearing tonight
EPHRATA — An online public hearing is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. today for a proposed Washington Fish and Wildlife rule change that would extend the fishing sea…
Fish and Wildlife to receive Quincy-area land in transfer
OLYMPIA — A 1,235-acre parcel near Quincy would be transferred from the Washington Department of Natural Resources to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife under the terms of a request to the Washington Le…
FIRE REPORT: 1,600 acres burned in Adams Co.
RITZVILLE – The Schrag Road Fire began at around 12:19 p.m. on Tuesday. The fire burned 1,600 acres according to NIFC. It also leveled two older unopposed buil…
WDFW seeks input on fishing rule changes in Chelan, Grant counties
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife invites the public to participate in an upcoming public meeting regarding two proposed changes to fish…
Emergency rules implemented to combat Chronic Wasting Disease in WA
OLYMPIA – In response to a confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Spokane County this past July, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has enact…
FRESH NEWS: Fish moving out of the weeds at Potholes
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,028.9 feet, dropping 1.4 feet this past week. We are currently 2.4 feet above low pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 75 degrees. The wate…
FRESH NEWS: Excellent bass fishing this week
MARDON -- The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1,030.3 feet – dropping 2 feet this past week. We are currently 3.80 feet above low pool. The wa…
FRESH NEWS: Summer fishing continues to be excellent
MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1,034 feet – dropping 1.6 feet this past week. We are currently 12.5 feet below full pool. The wa…
Federal funds set to revive PNW salmon, steelhead populations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tribes in the Pacific Northwest are set to receive $240 million in funding to enhance hatchery infrastructure projects aimed at boosting Pac…
Wenatchee River salmon season will not open in 2024
OLYMPIA – According to a press release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the current and projected hatchery production of Chinook Salmon falls below the necessary levels for meeting minimum spawn…
FRESH NEWS: Bass continue to bite, walleye and trout too
MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1035.60 feet – dropping 1.40 feet this past week. We are currently 10.90 feet below full pool. Th…
Kids with disabilities make memories at Merwin Day of Fishing
WOODLAND — More than 200 children with disabilities enjoyed a unique opportunity to experience the joy of fishing in a supportive and inclusive environment Sat…
FRESH NEWS: Fishing good all around in reservoir and nearby lakes
MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1,037 feet – dropping 2 feet this past week. We are currently 9.50 feet below full pool. The wate…