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Potholes Reservoir and its sand-dune channels hold bass, walleye, perch and some trout in the Columbia Basin.
Looking for the latest Potholes Reservoir river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Potholes Reservoir.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Potholes Reservoir that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Potholes Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fall bass and walleye are active.
Streamers along the dune channels.
Stocking report
See the WDFW catchable trout plant reports for the latest stocking at Potholes Reservoir and other Washington waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Potholes Reservoir, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Potholes Reservoir lake details
| Access | Potholes State Park and ramps off State Route 262. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,040 ft |
| Nearest town | Othello, Washington |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Largemouth, smallmouth, walleye, perch and trout |
| Regulations | Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and emergency rule changes before you go. A Washington fishing license is required for anglers 15 and older, plus a catch record card for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 2X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Some ice fishing. |
| Camping | Potholes State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Maze of channels. Bring a map. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Bass spawn.
Summer
Summer bass.
Fall
Fall.
How to get there
From Moses Lake, take State Route 17 south and State Route 262 west.