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Potholes Reservoir Grant County

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• Walleye
• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Rainbow Trout
• Crappie
• Perch

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Potholes Reservoir is a very large freshwater lake located in Grant County, Washington. At an elevation of 1042 ft. and 14281.5 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including walleye, bluegill, common carp, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, lake whitefish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Potholes Reservoir provides good shoreline access and a number of boat launches.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 14281.5 acres
Elevation: 1042 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (7)
Blythe Glen Williams Lind Coulee East Bridge Site Lind Coulee Island Site Lind Coulee West Bridge Site MarDon Resort Potholes State Park
Shoreline Access: Good

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Potholes Reservoir Stocking Reports

Potholes Reservoir has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.4 lbs. In the past, Potholes Reservoir stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.4 lbs.

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Potholes Reservoir Map

Potholes Reservoir Fish Species

Potholes Reservoir provides good opportunities for walleye, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. There is also a chance to catch bluegill, common carp, yellow perch, black crappie and lake whitefish throughout the year.

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Potholes Reservoir Fishing Reports

An somewhat popular lake, there has been many reports by anglers at Potholes Reservoir over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with walleye. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Potholes Reservoir.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

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Potholes Reservoir - Walleye Fishing Tips

At Potholes Reservoir, the best time for catching walleye is all day. Anglers also reported success with walleye around morning. Popular baits used include worms and attractor for walleye. Trolling and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Potholes Reservoir to catch walleye.

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Potholes Reservoir - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching largemouth bass at Potholes Reservoir is all day. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around morning. Worms and attractor are the most common and successful baits used at Potholes Reservoir to catch largemouth bass. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat for largemouth bass.

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Potholes Reservoir - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Potholes Reservoir, the best time for catching smallmouth bass is all day. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around morning. Popular baits used include worms and attractor for smallmouth bass. Bottom fishing from boat and bottom fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Potholes Reservoir to catch smallmouth bass.

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Potholes Reservoir - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Potholes Reservoir is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around all day. Power bait and worms are the most common and successful baits used at Potholes Reservoir to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by trolling and bottom fishing from shore for rainbow trout.

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Potholes Reservoir - Crappie Fishing Tips

At Potholes Reservoir, the best time for catching crappie is all day. Anglers also reported success with crappie around morning.

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Potholes Reservoir - Perch Fishing Tips

At Potholes Reservoir, the best time for catching perch is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with perch around all day. Popular baits used include worms and maggots for perch. Ice fishing and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Potholes Reservoir to catch perch.

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Potholes Reservoir Pictures & Media

Image of Potholes Reservoir

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Potholes Reservoir

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Potholes Reservoir, including Yale Reservoir and Lake Merwin.

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