FRESH NEWS: Dropping temperatures mean changes in fishing at Potholes
MARDON — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,034 feet, rising 2.2 feet this week. We are currently 7.5 feet above low pool. The reservoir will rise rapidly now that the outflow gate has been closed. The water temperature is in the mid- to upper 50s on the main reservoir. The water temperatures in the sand dunes are in the mid-50s. These temperatures will drop quickly as we have a very cold week ahead. The fall bite is going well for all species. Time to get out on the water! The weather might be a bit chilly and challenging, but the fish are eating. Walleye fishing has very go...