Some of the best fishing on the Potholes Reservoir is just beginning with the cooling fall weather. Expect the fishing to pick up for all species — especially bass and walleye. The Potholes Reservoir water level is currently at 1028.85 and rising approximately 2 inches per day. Continue to us caution when launching your boat and navigating around the dunes and Goose Island. The water temps on the main lake and back in the dunes are right around 77 degrees.

The walleye fishing has been excellent this past week. Several limits are being reported. Shelby Ross of Ross Outdoor Adventures got 23 walleyes on Tuesday while guiding — including a quadruple header with all four rods down at the same time. With cooler weather in the forecast, the walleye fishing should remain strong. Troll the face of the dunes in 4-15 feet of water. Most fish are being caught trolling #5 or #7 Flicker Shads and Jointed Rapalas in perch, chartreuse, and purple colors. Crawler Harnesses with both blades and Smile Blades have been doing well as has the Slow Death/Smile Blade Combo. Use a 1 ½ once bottom walker.

Crappie, perch and bluegill fishing remains good. Find the habitat boxes and drop a crappie jig, Gulp Alive Minnow or a Trout Magnet down 4-12 feet. Jumbo perch have been showing around Goose Island. Crappie, bluegill and perch fishing has been very good from the MarDon Dock. Dock fishing is only available to registered guests staying at MarDon Resort.

The Channel Catfish and bullhead fishing is excellent right now. Fish around Goose Island and the face of the dunes. The best baits for the catfish and bullheads have been worms and Berkley Power Bait Catfish nuggets.

No change in the largemouth bass fishing — it continues to be outstanding. The fish have stacked up on the face of the dunes and are feeding on the tremendous amount of baitfish in the area. Fish the face of the dunes with Zara Spooks, hula grubs on a football head and wacky rigged Senkos and crankbaits. The face of the dam has been producing quality smallmouth. Fish crankbaits and hula grubs rigged on a football head.

Upcoming Events

Sept. 20 – Nov. 1

Fall special on already

reduced rates

RV and tent sites: Pay two nights and get the third night free

Roofed Rentals: Pay two nights and the third night is half-off

Sept. 21

Painting party at the beach house — come join the fun and paint your own fall leaf masterpiece.