Fresh news: Walleye, crappie fishing good at Potholes

The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,028.6 feet, rising 0.75 feet this week. We are currently 2.1 feet above low pool. The water temperature is mid- to low 60s on the main reservoir. The water temperatures in the sand dunes are in mid-60s. 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. Walleye fishing has been good this week. The walleye are in 10-25 feet right now. Fish the humps in front of the sand dunes trolling No. 5 or No. 7 Flicker Shads or No. 9 Flicker Minnows. Cast jerk baits, swim baits and lipless crank baits in the shallower water. Fish the deeper fish with a Slow Death Hook-Smile Blade rig with a crawler and bottom bouncer. Jigging 3- to 5-inch grubs and plastics on a 1/4-ounce jig head is producing as well. Fish Crab Creek and the face of the dunes.