Courtesy docks have been installed at the Dedication Point boat ramp, Honey Creek State Park and Bridgeview. The largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie populations look very good. The lake is ice-free. Mississippi River Pool 18 Bait and bobber or small jigs work well; dont hesitate to put on a spinner to see if there is a more aggressive one around looking for some action. Reports of anglers catching walleye and smallmouth bass on the Maquoketa River this past week. Water levels remain low; use caution when loading boats at the ramps. Water clarity is fair. Yellow Bass Fair: Most fish are 5- to 7-inches. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Don't forget Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels so make sure to clean, drain, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body.Report courtesy of Iowa DNR. The state record striped bass was caught from Rathbun Reservoir. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. No fishing report. Anglers have been catching channel catfish on nightcrawlers. Anglers have had success catching brown trout on Spring Branch Creek. Current information on the Rathbun Lake area. Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Fair. Black Crappie Fair:Some fish are in brush and some have moved shallower. Check the paddlefish regulations (page 11 of theIowa Fishing Regulations) before you go out snagging. . ins.style.height = container.attributes.ezah.value + 'px'; By Other species include catfish, bluegill, sunfish and musky. Northern Pike Fair: Northern pike are spawning. The docks are in. The lake will be held 10 to 12 feet down from normal pool until the lake restoration is complete in the winter of 2012- 2013. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Thanks and good luck. Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. WebContact the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406 with questions regarding fishing in south central Iowa. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high water conditions. Largemouth Bass - Slow: Catch largemouth Bass of all sizes with finesse plastics fished along Water clarity is fair. The river is up about 2 feet and is steady. They have found their hiding spots and have settled down. The inl Paddlefish No Report: Paddlefish season is open through April 15th. Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. var ins = document.createElement('ins'); Crappie fishing in the backwaters has been slow. The water level is rising to near 13 feet at Lock and Dam 12 at Bellevue. They have found their hiding spots and have settled down. Water temperature is in the low 50s. Water temperature is in the mid-30s. Walleye Slow: Look for walleyes below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. Ottumwa Park Pond South (Trout Pond) Black Crappie Fair. Display as a link instead, This cooler weather may slow the bite for many fish species. Water levels are dropping to 6.0 feet. Water temperature is near 49 degrees. All walleyes measuring less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed. Pleasant Creek Lake Smallmouth Bass No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. Joseph Srouji . Learn More, 04/06/2023 Their eggs must remain in motion in order to hatch so the fresh water rivers and streams become the ideal spawning grounds for stripers. Water temperature is 50 degrees. The boat ramp courtesy docks ar Channel Catfish Fair: Try a dead chub, dips or stink baits fished near bottom near current breaks. Check the paddlefish regulations (page 11 of theIowa Fishing Regulations) before you go out snagging. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. Daily Fishing Log For April 10, 2023. Mostly working soft plastics slowly along the bottom in 3-4 feet of water. Lake level is 3.3 inches above crest. Gates are all out of the water at the dam. The fishery produces channel catfish, walleye, saugeye, and largemouth bass. Walleye No Report: Walleye spawning season has started; high water and winds have hampered any attempts to angle for them. Water temperature is in the upper 40s. The walleye season on the Iowa Great Lakes is closed until May 6th. Black Crappie No Report: Look for crappie to start gathering around structure as the water temperature increases. North Prairie Lake Visitors are asked to avoid the campground area due to the continued storm damage cleanup. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Black Crappie Fair: Catch crappies up to 11-inches with tube jigs fished near cedar tree brush piles. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Lake Sugema Contact your local bait shop for the most recent angling opportunities. No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Crappie - Slow: Try fishing around the flooded vegetation along the shoreline using a minnow and jig combination or a minnow and a bobber. Most facilities should be opening next week. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19, contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. Walleye Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. Tailwater stage is 9.60 feet at Lock and Dam 18 and is rising. Yellow Perch Good: Angles are catching perch from the jetties. River stages are forecast to rise over the weekend. Try fishing with minnows under a bobber. The Toolsboro ramp is closed due to high water. Sauger Slow: Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. Most anglers are using a jig and minnow rig. Three Mile Lake Sunday will see temperatures around 40 degrees for highs. What is going on this is my home lake growing up and coming into town for long weekend just looking for some back home help. The gates are out of the water at the Lock and Dam. Tailwater stage is 13.90 feet at Lock and Dam 17 and is rising. Crappie angling in 2020 was excellent, especially in the spring. Channel Catfish No Report: Try shad sides or cut bait on windy shorelines. The fish cleaning station should be open later in the month. Thats a real possibility when camping. Crappie - No Report: Fishing activity is very low due to the ice around the shorelines and the cold temperatures. Twelve Mile Creek Lake Fair. Black Crappie Good. The best time to fish for crappie is in the spring, when they become shore bound due to spawning. Northern Pike Good: Tip-ups are working well. RainbowTrout Good: Trout were stocked recently. Rathbun Reservoir Channel Catfish - Fair: Try using dead chubs, stinkbait or cut bait. Dam removal has started at Central City. The walleye season is closed. Target rock/gravel areas in the evenings and adjacent deeper areas during the day. Water levels are dropping to 6.0 feet. All lakes are open or starting to open up. Water temperature is in the mid to upper 50s. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Largemouth Bass Fair: They should get back to feeding once they get use to the quickly rising water temperatures. Daily Fishing Log For April 10, 2023. Use small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. Iowa's largest lake features Walleye, catfish and Crappie. Iowa's largest lake features Walleye, catfish and Crappie. The current lake level is 906.79 feet. The water temperature went up pretty quick and theyre just not sure yet. A few areas, like Anglers Bay, can still be fished safely on foot; most lake access is diminished. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. Walleye Fair: Anglers have picked up a few from shore in the evenings; the bite is slow to fair. There are nice facilities here and the park is kept up very well. You cannot paste images directly. Tailwater stage is 12.97 feet at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine and is rising. There are nice facilities here and the park is kept up very well. Bite is hit-or-miss. Web32 spots. The bite is picking up, but fish are scattered with high water. The docks are in. Fishermen will find a variety of fish Yellow Perch No Report: Smaller yellow perch are in the system; this is a good indicator for yellow perch fishing this upcoming year. Try small jigs, spinners, scented baits or live bait. The water level is rising to 13 feet at Lock and Dam 11 and near 15 feet at the RR bridge. As a South Carolina native that went to school at the University of South Carolina, just 45 minutes away from takeoff, Walters has spent a considerable amount of time on Lake Murray. Your link has been automatically embedded. Don't forget Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels so make sure to clean, drain, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body. Reports of anglers catching walleye and smallmouth bass. Fishing has been temperamental the past few weeks with some poor days sprinkled in with good catches. Maquoketa River (above Monticello) Rainbow Trout Excellent: Use small spinnerbaits, hair jigs or hooks tipped with imitation eggs floating past structure. While still growing to size, its a good place to take kids fishing. Pasted as rich text. WilsonLake The dock is in at main boat ramp. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Lake Manawa Lake Belva Deer Spirit Lake No reports of panfish on lakes yet as temperatures continue to warm. Lake Wapello Several wilderness areas including the Elk Rock State Park are nearby. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd at 641-891-3795 or Andy Otting at 515-204-5885. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Brown TroutGood: Try fishing near or around logs or undercut banks. The lake is ice-free. Yellow Perch No Report: Smaller yellow perch are in the system; this is a good indicator for yellow perch fishing this upcoming year. Lake Manawa Flood stage is 15 feet. Largemouth Bass Fair: Bass have turned a little timid. SaugerSlow: Look for saugers below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. Be mindful of turkey hunting seasons. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'stat_source_id', 44); Sorting may be needed. WebLake Miami has good opportunities for bass, bluegills, crappies and channel catfish. HUSKIES & ISU STREAM, 1580/103.3 Listen Live C.C. For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615. Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. The boat ramp at Clarks Ferry Landing is closed due to high water. Try floating large shiners on bobber rigs. Cedar River (La Porte City to Cedar Rapids) Webster City Boys Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Thursday, April 27th EUFAULA, Okla. The first day of competition at the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals event on Lake Eufaula was a good one, with 102 pros catching limits, Andrew Nordbye putting a 7-pound, 3-ounce largemouth on the scales for Berkley Big Bass, and 14 pounds going down to 56 th place. There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun. Black Crappie Fair: Anglers are catching a few bass; bass are still adjusting to the rapidly warming water and are a little timid. The lake level is 683.5 feet. Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. Walleye No Report: Walleye spawning season has started; high water and winds have hampered any attempts to angle for them. Tailwater stage is forecast to reach 9.9 feet by Tuesday. WebRathbun Lake is an 11,000-acre lake that provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler. Use a hook tipped with a nightcrawler fished on the bottom under a bobber. Largemouth Bass No Report: Target rip-rapped shorelines fishing slowly with jigs and plastics. Try using a 3-way with just enough weight to keep the weight on the bottom or use a worm harness for nightcrawlers. Rathbun Lake Bass Fishing Reports (Read 4697 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. The walleye season is closed. LakeAnita Water temperatures are around 60 degrees. Fishing for yellow bass near The Island at Clear Lake is an early spring tradition in north-central Iowa. Rainbow trout will be stocked this coming weekend on April 15th. Clarity was marginal. Water clarity is stained. 2023 Fishidy. Many game species (walleye, sauger, yellow perch and pike) are starting to spawn. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Black Crappie Slow: A few fish are being caught on jigs tipped with waxies in 4-6 feet of water off the jetties. Ice conditions are ok in some areas; access can be hard to find. Mostly just a few small bass being caught. Use small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. Rainbow Trout Excellent: The Bellevue kids trout pond is open and relatively vegetation free. Eisenhower Park Lake Bluegill Fair: Use tube jigs, plastics, or other small jigs. The dock is in at main boat ramp. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840. Rathbun Lake offers anglers and their families a lot to enjoy. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. Mississippi River Pool 13 Expect to see consistent weights in the high-teens to low-20s be the ticket to a victory. Sand Lake Largemouth Bass No Report: Try jigs or plastics in areas with structure. The lake is open; no courtesy docks are in place. This was effective January 1st. With an area of 84.98 square km, Rathbun Lake is Iowas second biggest lake. Create a FREE Membership Upgrade to PRO. Boat ramp courtesy docks are in. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. Elusive 12-inch jumbo yellow perch await. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. The City of Bellevue boat ramp and the Iowa DNR ramp are open. Gates are all out of the water at the dam. Water levels are steady with good to excellent clarity. A large portion of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. Crappie - No Report: Fishing activity is very low due to the ice around the shorelines and the cold temperatures. This was effective January 1st. Learn More, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. Interior rivers have fallen and are producing catches of walleye and smallmouth bass. Walleye No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. Fish are biting, but its harder to find them with high water conditions. 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. Most of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. Black Crappie Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Fish are biting, but its harder to find them with high water conditions. Volga Lake The current lake level is 904.37 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Channel Catfish No Report: Try shad sides or cut bait on windy shorelines. The courtesy docks are in at the Island, McIntosh and Ventura boat ramps. Don't forget Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels so make sure to clean, drain, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body.Report courtesy of Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Details: 3 lb. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. All docks are in at the Big Creek boat ramps. Try fishing the sunny bays that are a little warmer and you should be able to catch enough to keep it interesting. Try jigs and twister tails or in-line spinners. Water temperature is in the upper 50s to low 60s. Iowa's natural resources plates include the state bird and flower, pheasant, eagle, buck and a Brook trout. White Crappie Fair: Use bright jigs or minnows in brush piles or rock banks near spawning coves. Lake Manawa is a good lake to catch channel catfish in early spring. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. Walleye Fair: Anglers have picked up a few from shore in the evenings; the bite is slow to fair. Clear Lake. Bluegill No Report: As usual, this years ice fishing catch was all over the board, but in general the catch of bluegills this winter was good. Lake Meyer Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. Docks are in at main ramp. Water levels are at or soon to hit the low action flood stage over the coming week in many locations. The water temperature is 54 degrees. The walleye season is closed. Report courtesy of Iowa Department of Natural Resources, The current lake level is 910.77 feet. Tailwater stage is forecast to rise over the weekend and reach 14.8 feet by Wednesday. The water temperature went up pretty quick and theyre just not sure yet. Most anglers are using jigs and minnow rigs or three-way-weights with a crankbait. The dock is in at the main ramp. Upper Iowa River (below Decorah) Turkey River (below Clermont) Lake access is heavily diminished; if you are able to safely get on the ice, much of the ice is still safe for foot traffic. Water level is near 622 feet at Lynxville and is expected to reach 624 feet this week. Flood stage is 15 feet. 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. This primarily includes crappie, channel catfish, walleye and large mouth bass. Mississippi River Pool 19 Rainbow Trout Good: Try spinners or trout bait. Bluegill No Report: As usual, this years ice fishing catch was all over the board, but in general the catch of bluegills this winter was good. Lost IslandLake River stages are forecast to rise over the weekend. The bite is picking up, but fish are scattered with high water. Thanks and good luck. Anglers are picking up fish in Town Bay, along shore near Ice House Point, and in the fish house. Subscribe and save by Joining Sportsman's Warehouse newsletter. Channel Catfish - No Report: Ice-out catfish are usually caught on the wind-blown shorelines using dead shad or chubs. Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. The following boat ramps provide access to Lake Rathbun. Sorting may be needed. Try small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. This cooler weather may slow the bite for many fish species. Walleye Good. 6 in. Click the images and links above for species details. No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Water temperature is near 54 degrees. Mason City Boys Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Monday, May 15th Try fishing in the afternoon to dusk for best luck. Mississippi River Pool 11 Again Welcome, Tim. Rathbun Lake . Catch catfish of all sizes. Upper Mississippi River water levels are approaching minor flood stage. Mississippi River Pool 9 Coralville Reservoir Live and cut bait will also take striped bass when they are in medium to deeper water. Largemouth Bass Fair: Find bass near shore in the evenings as shallower water warms. Bluegill The docks are in. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The lake is drained for the ongoing renovation project. Yellow Perch Fair: Minnows are working well; some sorting may be needed. White Bass - Fair: Troll or cast shad imitating spoons, crankbaits and plastics. ins.style.width = '100%'; He had an uncharacteristic tournament at Lake Seminole that threw a lot of guys off as well, but look for Lester to rebound at in South Carolina. Fishing has been temperamental the past few weeks with some poor days sprinkled in with good catches. The shoreline meanders in and our of coves for about 8 miles. Adam Arnold, Conservation Officer; 641-777-2164; Dallas Davis, Conservation Officer; 641-777-2163; Mark Flammang, Fisheries Biologist; 641-647-2406. The river continues to rise from the melting massive ice pack in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Rainbow Trout Excellent: The Bellevue kids trout pond is open and relatively vegetation free. Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. Try small jigs, changing your retrieval speed until you find one the fish like. White Sucker Fair: The sucker bite is picking to prepare for spawning. Walleye - Fair: Catch wal Water clarity is improving to a little over 3 feet. Black Hawk Lake Walleye Good: Use a jig head and minnow along current breaks. Twelve Mile Creek Lake Sauger No Report: Still receiving some nice reports on catching walleye and sauger. When on private property open to fishing, the only activity allowed is fishing. Bluegill No Report: As the water temperature increases, look for bluegill to start to move closer to shore. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Triumph Park West The state record was caught from Lake Rathbun in 1983. Largemouth Bass Fair: Find bass near shore in the evenings as shallower water warms. Water temperature is 60 degrees. 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