Fresh news: Walleye, largemouth fishing good at Potholes

The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,028.25 feet, rising 0.55 feet this week. We are currently 1.75 feet above low pool. The water temperature is in the mid-70s on the main reservoir. The water temperatures in the sand dunes are in the low 80s. Use extreme caution while running in the sand dunes, the face of the dunes, and between Goose Island and the face of the dam. There are a lot of hazards that are just under the surface and not visible to the boater. The water level is at the point that both baitfish and gamefish are moving out of the sand dunes and posting up on the face of the sand dunes. Walleye fishing continues to be good this week. The walleye are in 10-25 feet right now. Fish the humps in front of the sand dunes with No. 5 or No. 7 Flicker Shads or No. 9 Flicker Minnows – trolled, jerk baits, swim baits and lipless crank baits. Fish the deeper fish with a Slow Death Hook-Smile Bade rig with a crawler and bottom bouncer. Jigging 3-inch plastics and grubs on a 1/4-ounce jig head is producing as well. Fish Crab Creek and the face of the dunes.