Rathbun Lake (IA)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Rathbun Lake?

Rathbun Lake is a body of water in IA. During this time of year, fish can be found in Spring (Pre-Spawn) patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

Q: What is Rathbun Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Rathbun Lake is a 13869.45 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Rathbun Lake?

Rathbun Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill.

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Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

Rathbun Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
- Structure
  Boulders
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Summer (Boulders)
The diawa tatula is phenomenal and shipment ease and speed was fantastic. Great job to the omnia team!
Recommended gear for Rathbun Lake, IA
Hotbait
6th Sense Cloud 9 C10 Crankbait Custom Bluegill / 2 3/4"
$7.99
grantn_fishing
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Grass Jigs
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Bluegill
Grant recommended this gear for Rathbun Lake, IA
Hotbait
Outkast Tackle Stealth Feider Jig 1/2 oz / Bream
Out of Stock
OutdoorsWithKai
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Crappie
- Technique
  Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Crappie using Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') in Summer (Laydowns)
8/14/22-8/16/2022. Fishing was tough because of the cold front and weather change. Locals said the fish were jaw locked because of the weather. Wipers were the targeted species but they were no where to be found even when tons of... Read More
Kai recommended this gear for Rathbun Lake, IA
Hotbait
Molix Trago Spin Tail 1" / Blueback Herring
Out of Stock
VMC Hammer Head Jig 1/4 oz / Assorted
$7.99
Berkley Gulp! Minnow 3" / Chartreuse Shad
$7.99