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This is a very larges lake, so your big boat is going to serve you well. Report by Steve Wilson Bassfactory Instructional Fishing Trips. Black Crappie Good. WebLake Rathbun Fishing. container.appendChild(ins);
Target rock/gravel areas in the evenings and adjacent deeper areas during the day. Bluegill Fair: Bluegills are getting close to a keeper-size. Rathbun Lake. Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. Bluegill Fair: Anglers are catching some bluegills when they are using small jigs or worm and bobber for trout. Ottumwa Park Pond South (Trout Pond) Lake Darling (Washington): The lake is in the process of being drained and the water level had dropped about six feet. Rathbun Lake Bass Fishing Reports (Read 4697 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. The lake is ice-free. See what fish are biting now in Lewiston and find out where to catch them. Work some soft plastics slow along the rock and brush piles and you should be able to find a few. Again Welcome, Tim. Bluegill Fair: Anglers are catching some bluegills when they are using small jigs or worm and bobber for trout. Rain showers are forecast throughout the weekend. No reports of panfish on lakes yet as temperatures continue to warm. Report by Steve Wilson Bassfactory Instructional Fishing Trips. Most anglers are using a jig and minnow rig. Crappie angling in 2020 was excellent, especially in the spring. If you can locate schools of shad, stripers are often close by. Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Fair. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd at 641-891-3795 or Andy Otting at 515-204-5885. Walleye No Report: Walleye spawning season has started; high water and winds have hampered any attempts to angle for them. The fishery produces channel catfish, walleye, saugeye, and largemouth bass. Spirit Lake Learn More, 04/06/2023
Learn More, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. Black Crappie Good: Try minnows fished along cedar tree brush piles to catch crappies of all sizes.
The more you know about the seasonal migration of striped bass, the more likely you are to be looking in the right area next time you visit Iowa striper fishing lakes. Water temperature is around 49 degrees. Lost Grove Lake As the water temperature increases, look for bluegill and largemouth bass to get closer to shore. Paddlefish No Report: Paddlefish season is open through April 15th. Most anglers are using jigs and minnow rigs or three-way-weights with a crankbait. The Ferry Landing is also closed due to high water.
Water temperatures are around 60 degrees. Use small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. WebThe best places on the lake are by the rock piles, dam and the jetties. Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake Target rock/gravel areas in the evenings and adjacent deeper areas during the day. The docks are in. Brown TroutGood: Try fishing near or around logs or undercut banks. Ingham Lake Water temperature is in the mid 40s. var ffid = 1;
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For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. Visitors are asked to avoid the campground area due to the continued storm damage cleanup. Sauger Good: Try vertical jigging with a minnow in the Lock and Dam tailwaters and from shore. Bluegill Fair. Water temperature is 50 degrees. Water levelis near 13.4 feet at Guttenberg and is predicted to rise to over 15 feet over the next week. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. Temperatures drop dramatically over the weekend from the upper 70s Friday 5. Shorthead redhorse Good: Redhorse will soon start to bite and will run up rivers like the Wapsipinicon. Formed by the damming of the Chariton River, Rathbun Lake resides around 7 miles north of Centerville, Iowa. Northern PikeFair:Northern pike are spawning.
Des Moines River (Saylorville to Red Rock) The dock is in at the main boat ramp. Pleasant Creek Lake Tailwater stage is 13.90 feet at Lock and Dam 17 and is rising. Privacy Statement. WebRathbun Lake has many convenient locations for boaters, including a couple of marinas and several boat ramps.
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White Bass with a top water. Contact at Bassfactory52@gmail.com. . Decorah District Streams The water level is rising to 13 feet at Lock and Dam 11 and near 15 feet at the RR bridge. Anglers catch them by the dozens. Try small jigs, spinners, scented baits or live bait. Rainbow Trout Good. Yellow Perch No Report: Smaller yellow perch are in the system; this is a good indicator for yellow perch fishing this upcoming year. White Bass - Fair: Drift or troll small plastics or live minnows in wind-protected coves off the main lake and Whitebreast Arm. Yellow Perch Fair: Perch are being picked up in the marina with small jigs and minnows. Bluegill Good: Use tube jigs, plastics, or other small jigs. Black Crappie Slow: Use a minnow fished in a backwater or near current breaks. Yellow Perch No Report: Lots of smaller yellow perch are in the system; this is a good indicator for yellow perch fishing this upcoming year. Water temperature is around 48 degrees; the water is stained. Learn More, 04/06/2023
Brook Trout Fair: Use midge caddis fly or mayfly patterns for insects hatching streamside. It is a nice safe place to fish with kids on warmer days. Big Creek Lake Mississippi River Pool 15 Water temperature is near 54 degrees. ins.dataset.adChannel = cid; Largemouth bass fishing at Lake Sugema is among some of the best in southern Iowa. Sorting may be needed. Tailwater anglers are catching a few perch. Black crappie will start to move up into the pontoon arm of the lake as water temperatures warm. Turkey River (below Clermont) Upload or insert images from URL. White Bass Good: Some white bass are being caught in Sunset Marina. No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Water clarity is declining with resuspension of sediment. Winds east-northeast at 6 miles an hour water surface temperature 50 in The Shallows 45 near the green can caught lake trout and bass water. Yellow Perch Fair: Minnows are working well; some sorting may be needed. Water level is 11.4 feet at Lansing and is expected to reach 14 feet this week.
Sorting will be required for larger fish. Dam removal has started at Central City. Anglers are picking up fish in Town Bay, along shore near Ice House Point, and in the fish house. WebRathbun Lake Information Center. This material may not be posted on another website.
Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. Smallmouth Bass No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. The boat ramp courtesy docks ar
Water temperature is 55 degrees. Courtesy docks have been installed at the Dedication Point boat ramp, Honey Creek State Park and Bridgeview. Tailwater stages have been on the rise this. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. Page McDonald of Kingman displays a smallmouth bass caught at Lake Mead. Largemouth Bass Fair: Anglers are starting to pick up a few bass that have been working the rocks along the north shore of the lake. The water temperature went up pretty quick and theyre just not sure yet. Water temperature is in the mid-50s. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840. Big Creek Lake Thats a real possibility when camping. The campground has 100 sites, many with direct lake access perfect for an afternoon fishing for bass and catfish. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. 6 in. Black Crappie Fair: Target backwater areas, especially around brush. ins.id = slotId + '-asloaded'; Bluegill Channel Catfish Fair: Try cut baiton the bottom near the rocky shorelines. At the DNR ramp, water is up on the parking lot making it difficult to launch. Learn More, 04/06/2023
Brushy Creek Lake We have not received any fishing reports for this pool this week due to high water conditions. Tight lines from your friends at Bass-Cafe.com. Fish up to 14 inches were abundant, most fish are 9 to 11 inches.
The walleye season is closed. The boat dock and kayak launch are available. Coralville Reservoir You can even rent a kayak or paddle boat for a fun day sightseeing for beavers. Black Crappie Good. Try fishing in the afternoon to dusk for best luck. There are some tagged trout for prizes offered by the City of Bondurant. The docks are in. My 9 year old son more (and co-host) caught this TROPHY walleye! WebEisenhower Park Lake. Rainbow Trout Good:Trout were stocked recently. Area streams are in good condition. Rathbun Reservoir Three Mile Lake A large portion of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. Freshly stocked fish are waiting to take your bait. WebTournament anglers reported very good weigh-ins during 2020, and similar success should continue during 2021. WilsonLake There will be some tagged trout for prizes offered by the City of Johnston. Largemouth Bass Fair: Find bass near shore in the evenings as shallower water warms. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); By subscribing you agree to receive newsletters and email promotions from us. Water level is near 622 feet at Lynxville and is expected to reach 624 feet this week. Rainbow trout will be stocked this coming weekend on April 15th. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Lake Wapello Rainbow Trout Excellent: The Bellevue kids trout pond is open and relatively vegetation free. Dam removal has started at Central City. Pasted as rich text. Crappie growth was good and abundance is relatively high. Call ahead for conditions. Green Valley Lake WebRathbun Lake in south-central Iowa is a great fishing destination with more than 150 miles of shore, 11,000 acres of water, and a plentiful supply of fish. Try small jigs in these areas. The walleye season is closed. The shoreline meanders in and our of coves for about 8 miles. var slotId = 'div-gpt-ad-aa_fishing_com-box-3-0'; Black Crappie Good: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow or tube jig and bobber. Water clarity is stained. Courtesy docks are in. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840. Check us out on Facebook@IowaBassTournaments. Try fishing a weighted crawler anywhere with current. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. Mostly working soft plastics slowly along the bottom in 3-4 feet of water. Largemouth Bass Fair: While still below the 15 inch size limit, these fish are more than eager to hit your bait on warmer days. Lake Hendricks Bluegill No Report:We received many good reports on bluegills this ice fishing season, but many small fish were reported. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Bluegill No Report: As the water temperature increases, look for bluegill to start to move closer to shore. See what fish are biting now in Lewiston and find out where to catch them.
Anglers have had success catching brown trout on Spring Branch Creek. Otter Creek Lake Web32 spots. Live and cut bait will also take striped bass when they are in medium to deeper water. Mississippi River Pool 11 Yellow Bass Fair: Most fish are 5- to 7-inches. Lake Rathbun (Appanoose): The lake is about 8 feet above normal pool. White Crappie Fair: Some crappies are starting to be caught in Sunset Marina. Rainbow trout will be stocked this coming weekend on April 15th. Upper Iowa River (below Decorah) Smallmouth Bass No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits.
Support conservation in Iowa by buying a natural resource plate for your vehicle. This cooler weather may slow the bite for many fish species. Channel Catfish No Report: Try shad sides or cut bait on windy shorelines. Boater Clint Williams of Fayetteville, Arkansas, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass NORTHEAST Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are stabilizing. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Try fishing with minnows under a bobber. An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. The largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie populations look very good. Use small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. Catch rate for white bass was 28 per hour compared to 67 per hour in 2020. Sorting may be needed. Cedar River (La Porte City to Cedar Rapids) Sauger Good: Try vertical jigging with a minnow in the Lock and Dam tailwaters and from shore. The lake is ice-free. Wapsipinicon River (Tripoli to Troy Mills) Many game species (walleye, sauger, yellow perch and pike) are starting to spawn. White Sucker Fair: The sucker bite is picking to prepare for spawning. Water temperature is in the mid to upper 50s. Water levels are dropping to 6.0 feet. Thanks and good luck. Largemouth Bass Fair: A few anglers are picking up bass along the shoreline in the evening. Mississippi River Pool 13 Yellow Perch Good: Angles are catching perch from the jetties. River stage is forecast to reach 14.7 feet by next Wednesday. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. For current fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. Prairie Rose Lake Wapsipinicon River (Tripoli to Troy Mills) Northern Pike Fair:Northern pike are spawning. The lake is fully stocked with bass, redears, bluegills, crappies, and catfish. The river is rising. Still good numbers of rainbows left from the stocking earlier this spring. Information / Records Requests
The courtesy docks are in at the Island, McIntosh and Ventura boat ramps. At Fort Gibson Lake, Walleye No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. Mississippi River Pool 13 Various recreational activities are available on the lake's shores like camping, boating, hiking, fishing, etc. Walleye Fair. Fish are biting, but its harder to find them with high water conditions. Water clarity is about 5-6 feet. Levels are approaching action flood stage. Largemouth Bass Fair: They should get back to feeding once they get use to the quickly rising water temperatures. And for the ultimate thrill try large topwater baits if you see any surface feeding action. Channel Catfish Fair: Try cut bait on the upper end towards 380/965. Bluegill Fair. Expect conditions to diminish. Since that time stocking of striped bass has been discontinued. Try crankbaits around the same areas. Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails near shore in the current breaks. Rainbow Trout Good: Try spinners or trout bait. COMET STREAM.
Lake Sugema var lo = new MutationObserver(window.ezaslEvent); Paddlefish No Report: Paddlefish season is open through April 15th. Ottumwa Park Pond South (Trout Pond) Try using a 3-way with just enough weight to keep the weight on the bottom or use a worm harness for nightcrawlers. Mississippi River Pool 15 Prairie Park Fishery Tailwater stage is 12.97 feet at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine and is rising. Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. Learn More, 04/06/2023
Walleye Slow: Look for walleyes below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. Rainbow Trout Good:Trout were stocked recently. Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. Viking Lake State Park is in the southwestern corner of Iowa, known for stunning wildflowers and wildlife, such as muskrats, turkeys, eagles and white-tailed deer. Channel Catfish Good: Catch channel catfish out of the main current or in the mouths of feeder creeks using dead shad. Liberty Centre Pond Wade, or cast from a boat or shore to catch the Water temperature is in the upper 50s. With Ron Nelson faltering on the final day, the door was open, and Jordon blasted through it. Bite is hit-or-miss. Try jigs or minnows in 5-15 feet of water. Rainbow Trout Good: Try spinners or trout bait. The walleye season is closed. Cast and slowly retrieve jigs tipped with twister tails, swimbaits or live bait. Bass, crappie and walleye top the list of favored fish species at Lost Grove Lake, which is a 400-acre reservoir in eastern Iowa, 2 miles east of Park View. Northern Pike No Report: Early springnorthern pike action usually kicks off in places like OLearys Lake. Unsafe ice. Many ramps are under water. Prairie Rose will offer excellent fishing in 2023. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout will be stocked Saturday, April 15 at noon. The bite is picking up, but fish are scattered with high water. var cid = '8697747820'; Liberty Centre Pond Bite picked up with warmer weather, but will slow with the upcoming temperature drop.
Don't forget Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels so make sure to clean, drain, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body. The Toolsboro ramp is closed due to high water. Temperatures drop dramatically over the weekend from the upper 70s Friday to mid-40s for highs Sunday and breezy. They can provide good early season fishing action. The Corps campgrounds are still closed. Just wondering who all fished Lake Rathbun, Iowa in 2012. Water temperature is near 49 degrees.
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Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running up the tributary rivers like the Maquoketa; will make some fun action on a egg sinker worm rig. The Corps campgrounds are still closed. Anglers have been catching channel catfish on nightcrawlers.
Fishing has been temperamental the past few weeks with some poor days sprinkled in with good catches. Big Hollow Lake Sorting may be needed. Water levelis near 13.4 feet at Guttenberg and is predicted to rise to over 15 feet over the next week. Walleye - No Report: There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun.
Lake Macbride At the upper end, work the flooded stumps by the foot bridge. Iowa's largest lake features Walleye, catfish and Crappie.
The water level is 13 feet andrising at Rock Island.
Visit listing's Facebook account. Dont get caught out in the open with a smaller boat, it could get choppy fast. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout will be stocked Saturday, April 15 at noon. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Black Crappie Slow: Use a minnow fished in a backwater or near current breaks. The boat dock and kayak launch are available. Water temperature is in the upper 40s. The bite is picking up, but fish are scattered with high water. White bass and hybrid striped bass fishing is tough to beat - perfect 2000 Rainbow Trout will be stocked here tomorrow, April14. It had some awesome features and have 'met' some great folks. Try a slow retrieved crankbait or jig bounced off the underwater rocks. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high water conditions. var alS = 1002 % 1000; For more information on the above lakes and rivers call the Lake Darling Fisheries Office at 319- 694-2430. Mississippi River Pool 17
The lake is open; no courtesy docks are in place. Any sized motor may be used at 5 mph. WebStriped Bass Saltwater world record: 81 lbs 14 oz State Record: 9.25 lbs Hybrid Striper (Wiper) World record: 27 lbs 5 oz State Record: 19.63 lbs Click the images and links above 2. Lost IslandLake Cedar River (above Nashua) Flood stage is 15 feet. Wapsipinicon River (Troy Mills to Oxford Junction) Courtesy docks have been installed at the Dedication Point boat ramp, Honey Creek State Park and Bridgeview. WebBack to the Roots! West Okoboji Lake WebThere are lots of ways to have fun on Rathbun Lake. Walleye Fair: Tryjigs tipped with twister tails, swimbaits or live minnows below Saylorville Dam, the dams in Des Moines, and deeper pools.
Black Crappie Fair: Catch crappies up to 11-inches with tube jigs fished near cedar tree brush piles. The docks are in. There will be some tagged trout for prizes offered by the City of Johnston. Try small jigs, spinners, scented baits or live bait. Black Crappie Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Anglers are picking up fish in Town Bay, along shore near Ice House Point, and in the fish house. Over 700 campsites at Rathbun Lake offer multiple ways to explore Iowas great outdoors and unwind. Try jigs and twister tails or in-line spinners. WebA popular put-and-take fishery, Baum Lake is one of Northern California's most well stocked lakes. Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Fair. Sauger Slow: Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. Adjust the retrieval speed of your lure until you find what the trout are interested in. Humboldt Girls Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:00 PM GHV Video Stream, Friday, May 12th Alternate: Justin Atkins. 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