What kind of fish are in the potholes?

Rainbow trout
WalleyeSmallmouth bassBlack crappieLargemouth bass
Potholes Reservoir/Fish

Where can I fish on Potholes Reservoir?

MarDon Resort and Medicare Beach are very popular areas to catch Rainbow Trout. A large private resort, a state park, and several developed public access areas provide all necessary amenities for this large reservoir.

How do you fish walleye in a pothole?

Walleye in Potholes often hold just below ledges and drop-offs. Target the shelf and troll around 0.8-1.0 mph in the spring. Once the water warms up, increase speeds to around 1.5 miles per hour. Mid-spring, around May, can be epic for walleye fishing.

How big are pothole reservoirs?

43.44 mi²
Potholes Reservoir/Area

Can you swim in Potholes Reservoir?

We were advised not to swim or boat in the water and to take showers after any water activity.

Can you swim in Potholes reservoir?

Is Potholes Reservoir safe to swim in 2021?

People are advised not to swim or water ski in the reservoir and keep all pets and livestock away.

Can you boat from Moses Lake to Potholes?

Bureau Irrigation Dams – Informal boat launch site with restrooms. Outlet water trail connects to large Potholes Reservoir.

Is Greenlake safe to swim in 2021?

Green Lake and Lake Jeane Toxic Algae Bloom Green Lake (Seattle) and Lake Jeane (Federal Way) have toxic algae blooms. People and pets should not swim in these lakes, drink lake water, or engage in other water-contact activities.

Is there WiFi at Potholes State Park?

But two Washington state parks have their own WiFi service —Potholes State Park near Othello and Pacific Beach State Park on the coast.

Does Green Lake have swimmer’s itch?

Barclay says lakes like Green Lake, that have shallow water, birds and marshy areas, are most prone to swimmer’s itch. But there are some simple steps to take to minimize your risk: -Liberally apply a waterproof sunscreen prior to swimming. There is evidence that this may provide some protection.

What kind of fish are at Potholes State Park?

The year-round fishing at Potholes is superb, with abundant yellow perch, crappie, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and walleye. But if you would rather be in the water on a hot, eastern Washington day, water sports abound. Think waterskiing, kayaking and paddleboarding. More into birding than fishing?

When is the best time to fish Potholes Reservoir?

Potholes Reservoir (23,000 acres): Expect good fishing for rainbow trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass and walleye in this year-round water. Yellow perch, crappie and bluegill populations have declined in recent years so anglers may find smaller and fewer fish to harvest. The best time for these species is mid-summer through fall.

When was free fishing weekend at Potholes State Park?

Spent a much needed weekend away over at potholes state park and got some quality fishing time in with my dad and a couple close friends who were able to participate with the free fishing weekend. Fis… We stayed at MarDon and fished Potholes for a week from 5/27/20 to 6/03/20. Fishing was tough to say the least.

How big was the pool at Potholes State Park?

Water was down a bunch….about 4 feet from full pool. I arrived in the middle of a cold front and it r… Spent a much needed weekend away over at potholes state park and got some quality fishing time in with my dad and a couple close friends who were able to participate with the free fishing weekend.