#2) Four fish with an Ontario sport fishing license and you can only keep Walleyes between 15.75 and 19.75 inches. Potholes is littered with drop-offs, so find one that has a lot of small fish around. Once the water warms up, increase speeds to around 1.5 miles per hour. I decided to try jigging a big school I had marked on the sonar. Post spawn on both fisheries is a great time to catch lots of fish targeting more the males. If you don't want cancer don't eat any fish out of the above waters. There are also species of smaller baitfish like cisco but experienced anglers in Lady Evelyn will find that although baitfish are present they do not play a key role in the ecosystem. Walleye in Lady Evelyn are definitely not boat shy. The lake currently has only three fishing camps and two fishing lodges in operation which are each located on their own separate islands. Bays, flats, underwater islands, humps, cliffs, and drop offs all create transition water. Post spawn on both fisheries is a great time to catch lots of fish targeting more the males. One of my followers texted me to say that this used to be a regular thing back in the day. Our Potholes Reservoir fishingguides never get tired of catching walleye, perch, bass, bluegill, and crappie on the 28,000 acres reservoir in Eastern Washington. Alexander from the west side caught this beautiful Potholes Reservoir walleye while on a guided trip with Levi Rodello of Ross Outdoor Adventures. The largest trophy walleye will be found somewhere near the deepest water in the immediate area when feeding. There are several lakes in Grant County that open on this date, but in recent years most of these lakes were still covered with ice. Each season offers different conditions that effect lure and bait choices. You can find massive schools of walleye in only 10' to 15' of water around deep weeds and catch them non-stop for hours. Once you find them, probably the easiest approach to catching bluegill is simply fishing a worm, mealworm or cricket under a bobber near hiding places. There is open water off the I-90 Bridge, and soon anglers will be fishing for perch on this part of the lake. The Lind Coulee Arm is more likely than the rest of the lake to freeze thick enough for safe and productive ice fishing at Potholes. The boats were nice 18 foot fiberglass, with brand new 9.9 four stroke Mercury engines, which really made trolling enjoyable without the fumes of a 2 stroke. In fact, Moses Lake drains directly into Potholes Reservoir. They have regulation #2 on that lake and in the last 5 years I have seen the Walleye fishing get better and better. Reservations are available by calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688, or by clicking here. Youll find Potholes and other lakes and rivers on our run-down of the best smallmouth bass fishing in Washington. While we can debate the best smallmouth lake in Central Washington, theres likely to be much more agreement that Potholes Reservoir is the best largemouth bass fishery in this part of the state and up there with any spot in Washington. I swerved to avoid it, and was somewhat amused, as I was under the impression that they were more finicky. Drop shot, Drop Shot, Drop shot, come in and ask us how!? The Lind Coulee Arm has several very good boat launches easy to reach from OSullivan Dam Road (Highway 262), though part of that area tends to be heavily used by the power sport people. Potholes Reservoir Walleye Fishing - YouTube Part of an episode of Angler West TV. We have learned that preparation and process get tested often. This body of water is open year-round and offers a variety of fishing opportunties for warmwater fish and trout. If you go to the Browse Fishing Trips menu you can now Browse by Region & Species in Quebec as well. Acreage: 14281.50 ac. There are some big fish hiding out among the branches and beaver lodges that are throughout the sand dunes area. April, May and June can produce very good action for walleyes, and the fall bite (mid September through October) can be good, too. At times crappie fishing will be easy right off the fishing pier at MarDon Resort. I was sure it was over the slot limit, but as it only measured 21.5 inches at the tail fork, so we kept it. Equip it with a reel of your choice and a 10-12 pound braid. } The humps found out in front of the sand dunes, and the rock piles in front of the dam are great for smallies as well. The wind and cloud cover helped, and within a few minutes I hooked into a bigger walleye, turned out to weigh 4.5 lbs. Privacy Policy Just about anywhere you go on Lady Evelyn Lake there will be walleye fishing available. Walleye September - November Potholes Reservoir is a super popular fishery for the locals but in my opinion, a hidden jewel for anglers wanting to catch warm water species. Millions of shad line the river and there is no shortage of feed for the walleye. For closer access to the sand dunes area, theres a boat launch off Perch Point straight across the big reservoir from the state park. We got on the lake at about 10:00 AM, and the waves seemed big for our boat. 6 - 7 Days: $500 to $750 Per Person. There is a slight lull in October as fish transition to spawning areas. Trout averaging 2 to 5 pounds trout are being caught on the face of the sand dunes and along Medicare Beach. It's more about what methods you use to fish for them in the area you have selected to fish. Recent fish surveys also picked up some more desirable channel catfish at Potholes. Also known as the Lake Herbert area, this section holds big fish. We got on top of them, dropped our jigs, and the bite was on! Crawler Harness, Blade Baits, Swim Baits, Crank Baits, Soft Jigs, Ripping Raps, Jerk Baits and spoon fishing are all essential baits to catching walleye. Our dedicated team of guides are committed to fishing anglers in the best possible water to catch fish. In this website I stay focused on Walleye Fishing in Ontario and helping people choose a lodge or outpost camp that meets their needs. While both school up, perch are more of an open-water fish than crappie. Kayak angling is an excellent option for getting into the shallower areas at the back of the reservoir. First I tried washing all the dirt off the worms and putting them in a container with damp moss. It has a variety of lodging options, a lot of other fun activities, and a small store for fishing and other supplies (check out their great lake map). Today access to Lady Evelyn Lake is accomplished by crossing the Montreal River and then a short hike around the Mattawapika Dam to the docks located on the lake. Potholes Reservoir is located about five miles south of the city of Moses Lake off Highway 262, depending on the part of the reservoir youre going to. This body of water is open year-round and offers a variety of fishing opportunties including Walleye. Walleye fishing in the Pacific Northwest has vastly become one of the hottest destination fisheries in the United States. When Northwest Bass, a competitive fishing organization, held its first tournament at Potholes Reservoir in 2019, organizers thought it was going to be an annual occurrence. Fishing for Lake Whitefish peaks during the summer as fish congregate in large schools over the deepest portions of the reservoir. Below is generally what you should have in your tackle box when you are planning an Ontario fishing trip: Wash your Worms: I live out in the wilderness near Sharbot Lake in Northeastern Ontario. Knowing that each has its own individual characteristics will help to unlock their uniquely different fishing opportunities. We fished all day long, switching from trolling pike, to drifting for walleye, back to trolling deep diver. This video highlights trolling tactics for Walleye in Eastern Washington and provides basic information on population monitoring and management goals. I hooked my first walleye of the trip with 5-10 minutes, a nice 16 inch keeper. PO Box 910 Moses Its common to hear stories of anglers limiting out in an hour or two under the right conditions. Read up in the fishing regulations, because there are limits (though still generous) for the three major panfish species at Potholes Reservoir. You also can fish a variety of other waters in the area, including Moses Lake for more walleye and other warm-water fishing and the incredible number of Seep Lakes just south of OSullivan Dam for loads of trout in small water. Try this area and fish the wooden structure. The rivers sections have unique characteristics that make for variable fishing techniques. This way the worms can move around, stay damp but not drown. Although Potholes is most famous for warm-water fishing, rainbow trout have been faithfully planted in the reservoir for several years, with recent plantings in the neighborhood of 150,000 fingerling rainbows. Streamers work well by the islands in the main lake, with smallmouths the likely catch. Ontario has thousands of the best lakes and Walleye fishing is more popular and in more demand than all other sportsfish put together. Most importantly, the Snake River holds big fish! Bluegill like cover, so they are often along the edges of weeds, under docks and around other places where they can hide from predators like bass while they forage on insects, freshwater crustaceans like small crayfish, worms, and minnows. Spinnerbaits, Senkos, chatter baits and frogs are all excellent options for flipping and pitching into cover throughout this area. Food can be found at one of the many restaurants and stores around the area. Read all the details about the entire process by clicking on Mowatt Landing to Garden Island Lodge. Ontario is a big place with many different regions and habitats. We headed out for Lac LeNotre a bit after 7:00 AM, and spotted a rare cougar crossing the road with a rabbit in it's mouth. Most people in Ontario used to call them Pickerel but back in the 60s somebody started calling them Walleye down south and that name slowly made it's way north into Canada and by the mid-90s most people in Ontario accepted the new name. Because of their poplarity in the USA American fisherpersons bring 2 $billion into the northern economy every year and we dearly thank you for that. This was getting too easy. We could have fished out the whole school, but our second bag limit was full again, and the mission was accomplished. F.A.Q. Learn more about fishing for bluegill and other sunfish species. Walleye tough, bass fishing good on Potholes Reservoir Alexander from the west side caught this beautiful Potholes Reservoir walleye while on a guided trip with Levi Rodello of Ross Outdoor. Bluegill can be caught year-round, but fishing is best in the warm months of Summer. Down river we find deeper channels with ledges that border flats. Anglers have reported catching over 20 smallmouths around the islands on the main lake in under an hour. Using the right setup for walleye is critical. Special Note: Garden Island guests are picked up by our crew at Mowatt Landing at 10am on Saturday mornings where guests and their luggage are then transported around the dam to boats that deliver guests to Garden Island Lodge.