Rathbun Reservoir

For additional information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406.

The current lake level is 904.04 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. The surface water temperature is 57° F. The Dedication Site boat ramp has reopened but use caution as the lake is still close to recreation pool. Docks have been installed at Island View and Bridgeview. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody.

Walleye - Slow: All walleye less than 15" must be immediately released unharmed.

Black Crappie - Slow: Some anglers have been catching crappie with jigs around submerged cedar tree piles and docks.

Source: Iowa DNR

For additional information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406.

The current lake level is 903.26 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. The surface water temperature is 53° F. The Dedication Site boat ramp has reopened but use caution as the lake is still below recreation pool. Docks have been installed at Island View and Bridgeview. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody.

Walleye - Slow: All walleye less than 15" must be immediately released unharmed.

Black Crappie - Slow: Some anglers have been targetting crappie with jigs.

Source: Iowa DNR

For additional information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406.

The current lake level is 903.10 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. The surface water temperature is 51° F. The Dedication Site boat ramp has reopened but use caution as the lake is still below recreation pool. Docks have been installed at Island View and Bridgeview. Very little fishing activity has been occurring. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody.

Channel Catfish - Fair: Try cutbait on the windblown shorelines.

Walleye - No Report: All walleye less than 15" must be immediately released unharmed.

Black Crappie - No Report: Some anglers have been targetting crappie with jigs.

Source: Iowa DNR

For additional information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406.

The current lake level is 903.06 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. The surface water temperature is 44° F. The Dedication Site boat ramp has reopened but use caution as the lake is still below recreation pool. Docks have been installed at Island View and Bridgeview. Very little fishing activity has been occurring. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody.

Channel Catfish - Fair: Try cutbait on the windblown shorelines.

Walleye - No Report: All walleye less than 15" must be immediately released unharmed.

Source: Iowa DNR

Area lakes are completely open water. For information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406.

The current lake level is 902.87 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody.

Channel Catfish - Fair: Try cutbait on the windblown shorelines.

Source: Iowa DNR

Area lakes are all almost completely open water. For information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406.

The current lake level is 902.92 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. The lake is almost completely open with a little cove ice in places.

Source: Iowa DNR

Area lakes have unsafe ice conditions. For information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406.

The current lake level is 902.94 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Unsafe ice conditions.

Source: Iowa DNR

Area lakes have unsafe ice conditions and the ice is melting along the shoreline. For information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406.

The current lake level is 902.91 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Unsafe ice conditions.

Source: Iowa DNR

The lakes in south central Iowa have quite a bit of slush and water on top of the ice. Use caution if heading out on the ice. Ice thicknesses vary so check thickness often. With this warmer weather and runoff, look for the ice along the shoreline to start to get soft. For information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406.

The current lake level is 902.63 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Check ice thickness often if heading out. Anglers have been fishing in South Fork, Buck Creek and out from Honey Creek State Park. Shoreline ice is melting creating open water areas.

Source: Iowa DNR

The lakes in south central Iowa have quite a bit of slush and water on top of the ice. Ice thicknesses vary so check thickness often. With this warmer weather and runoff, look for the ice along the shoreline to start to get soft. For information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406.

The current lake level is 902.42 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Check ice thickness often if heading out. Anglers have been fishing in South Fork and out from Honey Creek State Park.

Source: Iowa DNR