Jefferson Co. Park New Pond The lake is ice-free. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Des Moines River (Saylorville to Red Rock) Bluegill Good: Use tube jigs, plastics, or other small jigs. Largemouth Bass No Report: Try jigs or plastics in areas with structure. The water is in the upper 50s; occasionally rising to 60 degrees. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. North Prairie Lake Try using a 3-way with just enough weight to keep the weight on the bottom or use a worm harness for nightcrawlers. Water temperature is near 49 degrees. Walleye - No Report: There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun. Try jigs or minnows in 5-15 feet of water. All walleyes measuring less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Lake Manawa Bluegill Fair: Anglers are starting to catch a few bluegills in shallow feeding in the warm water. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. Ottumwa Park Pond South (Trout Pond) Try small jigs, spinners, scented baits or live bait. Tight lines from your friends at Bass-Cafe.com. Rainbow Trout Excellent: Use small spinnerbaits, hair jigs or hooks tipped with imitation eggs floating past structure. All docks are in at the Big Creek boat ramps. Walleye will spawn over the next coming weeks. var container = document.getElementById(slotId); Things you should know about tournament fishing at Lake Rathbun, Iowa. Call ahead for conditions. Black Crappie Slow: A few fish are being caught on jigs tipped with waxies in 4-6 feet of water off the jetties. Target rock/gravel areas in the evenings and adjacent deeper areas during the day. Pit toilets are available; the modern bathroom and fish cleaning station Cast and slowly retrieve jigs tipped with twister tails, swimbaits or live bait. Liberty Centre Pond Dont get caught out in the open with a smaller boat, it could get choppy fast. The dock is in at the main boat ramp. The courtesy docks are in at the Island, McIntosh and Ventura boat ramps. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Highs on Saturday should be in the mid 50s. Some of the common fish in Rathbun Lake are crappie, walleye, Largemouth Bass Fair: Find bass near shore in the evenings as shallower water warms. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Sorting may be needed. #4.25.5. White Bass Fair: Some white bass are being caught in Belle Pocket. WalleyeFair: Walleye are spawning. Mostly just a few small bass being caught. Water temperature is 60 degrees. The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie Fair:Some fish are in brush and some have moved shallower. Reports of anglers catching walleye and smallmouth bass on the Maquoketa River this past week. Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake Prairie Park Fishery When the baitfish are shallow over the deep water, you can catch stripers on crankbaits or by swimming spoons at appropriate depths. Walleye Fair: Catch walleyes in the evenings, during and after sunset, near rocky shorelines. Try floating large shiners on bobber rigs. Black Crappie Fair: Anglers are picking up crappie along Ice House Point shoreline and from the fish house using small jigs. Walleye Excellent: Anglers are having success fishing from the jetties and wader fishing along the east shore after sunset. Water temperature is 60 degrees. ins.id = slotId + '-asloaded'; Black Crappie Good. Try small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. Any sized motor may be used at 5 mph. Humboldt Girls Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:00 PM GHV Video Stream, Friday, May 12th Submit Online Inquiry The Viking Lake water level is close to full and will offer good fishing opportunities in 2023. Walleye Fair: Some fish, especially males, will be coming shallow in the evenings to spawn. While still growing to size, its a good place to take kids fishing. The water temperature went up pretty quick and theyre just not sure yet. Water temperatures are in the mid-50s. The current lake level is 906.79 feet. When on private property open to fishing, the only activity allowed is fishing. Brook Trout Fair: Use midge caddis fly or mayfly patterns for insects hatching streamside. White Bass - Fair: Troll or cast shad imitating spoons, crankbaits and plastics. Anglers have had success catching brown trout on Spring Branch Creek. This is critical. East Okoboji Lake Spirit Lake Sauger No Report: Small walleye and small sauger are being reported with an occasional keeper reported. The courtesy docks are in at the Island, McIntosh and Ventura boat ramps. Weeds and wood provide the cover for largemouth and white bass. The fish cleaning station should be open later in the month. Sauger Slow: Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. Read This Before Posting! There are nice facilities here and the park is kept up very well. Lake Darling Black Crappie Fair: Anglers are catching a few bass; bass are still adjusting to the rapidly warming water and are a little timid. Largemouth Bass Fair: A few anglers are picking up bass along the shoreline in the evening. The current lake level is 904.71 feet. Try small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. Twelve Mile Creek Lake Fair. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. Catch catfish of all sizes. Check the paddlefish regulations (page 11 of theIowa Fishing Regulations) before you go out snagging. Walleye slot length limits now apply on the entire Iowa border of the Mississippi River. The dock is in at main boat ramp. There are nice facilities here and the park is kept up very well. Choppy conditions due to winds. Paste as plain text instead, Fish are biting, but its harder to find them with high water conditions. Web1. Tailwater stage is 9.60 feet at Lock and Dam 18 and is rising. If you are a local or familiar with how to fish this lake please click the contact us button and share. Black Crappie Fair:Some fish are in brush and some have moved shallower. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. The water temperature went up pretty quick and theyre just not sure yet. There has been some good insect hatches with the recent warmer temperatures. and see what info is already in or maybe what you can add. Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. Still good numbers of rainbows left from the stocking earlier this spring. Shorthead redhorse Good: Redhorse will soon start to bite and will run up rivers like the Wapsipinicon. Spirit Lake, Dickinson County vandenn/Flickr Try small jigs in these areas. Their eggs must remain in motion in order to hatch so the fresh water rivers and streams become the ideal spawning grounds for stripers. When the stripers are deep, jigs and jigging spoons work well. Upper Mississippi River water levels are approaching minor flood stage. Lake level is 2.5 inches above crest. Viking Lake All rights reserved. Wapsipinicon River (Troy Mills to Oxford Junction) Largemouth Bass Fair: Catchlargemouth bass up to 20 inches with finesse plastics fished along rocky shoreline areas. Walleye No Report: Walleye spawning season has started; high water and winds have hampered any attempts to angle for them. 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. 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. Try jigs and twister tails or in-line spinners. They have found their hiding spots and have settled down. They have found their hiding spots and have settled down. LakeAnita These fish will be approximately 14 inches in spring 2022. Report courtesy of Iowa Department of Natural Resources, The current lake level is 910.77 feet. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840. They can provide good early season fishing action. Winnebago River Thanks and good luck. Use a hook tipped with a nightcrawler fished on the bottom under a bobber. Rain also forecast for the weekend. Walleye No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. We are working on a more detailed write up as we dont have local experience here. Walleye Fair: Some fish, especially males, will be coming shallow in the evenings to spawn. The lake is ice-free. Pike are spawning. River stages are forecast to rise over the weekend. Brook Trout Fair: Try matching insect hatches using a flyrod or casting small flashy spinners with a spincast rod. Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. White Bass Good. Office open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. We appreciate your consideration to help others who might be new to the lake come prepared. Rathbun 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. Lake level is 2.5 inches above crest. All lakes are open or starting to open up. The bluegills are abundant but small. For more information, contact the Manchester Hatchery at 563-927-3276. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. The dock is in at main boat ramp. Fluctuating water levels challenge any angler. Try small jigs in these areas. Water temperatures are around 60 degrees. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. WebBack to the Roots! Most anglers are using a jig and minnow rig. This trip was filmed for the TV show Structure Fishing. Bluegill Good: Use tube jigs, plastics, or other small jigs. 04/06/2023 The dock is in at main boat ramp. Black Crappie Good: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow or tube jig and bobber. Hes another angler that understands how herring bass act. There has been some good insect hatches with the recent warmer temperatures. Little River Watershed Lake Mississippi River Pool 16 Largemouth Bass - Slow: Catch largemouth Bass of all sizes with finesse plastics fished For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd at 641-891-3795 or Andy Otting at 515-204-5885. Fish slower until the water temperature increases. West Okoboji Lake Black Crappie Good. Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. White bass and hybrid striped bass fishing is tough to beat - perfect WebThe best places on the lake are by the rock piles, dam and the jetties. Walleye No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Learn More, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. Northern Pike Fair. Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. The walleye season is closed. Work some soft plastics slow along the rock and brush piles and you should be able to find a few. Sorting will be required for larger fish. Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. Walleye No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. WebA popular put-and-take fishery, Baum Lake is one of Northern California's most well stocked lakes. Walleye - No Report: There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun effective January 1st. Channel Catfish No Report: Ice-out catfish are usually caught on the wind-blown shorelines using dead shad or chubs. Rathbun Lake . Create a FREE Membership Upgrade to PRO. The Paddlefish No Report: Paddlefish season is open through April 15th. Water temperature is near 55 degrees. Adjust the retrieval speed of your lure until you find what the trout are interested in. Rainbow Trout - Good: Trout were stocked recently. The largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie populations look very good. A few areas, like Anglers Bay, can still be fished safely on foot; most lake access is diminished. Stockingcatchable rainbow troutcontinues. Water clarity is declining with resuspension of sediment. This was effective January 1st. The docks are in. Mississippi River Pool 19 Visitors are asked to avoid the campground area due to the continued storm damage cleanup. Don't forget Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels so make sure to clean, drain, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body. Lost Grove Lake Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. 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. Water temperatures are in the low 60s. Water level is near 622 feet at Lynxville and is expected to reach 624 feet this week. Walleye No Report: There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun. 2000 Rainbow Trout will be stocked here tomorrow, April14. Hope this translates into a good open water season. Flood stage is 10 feet. The bite is picking up, but fish are scattered with high water. For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615. WilsonLake Maine, IA The docks are in. The docks are in. The river is up about 2 feet and is steady. Bass and panfishing has been great on most lakes out along weed lines in 10-15 feet of water. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Walleye Slow: Look for walleyes below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. Clear Lake. You can fish from shore or boat for large walleye, bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, and hybrid stripers. Tailwater stage is 12.97 feet at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine and is rising. Brushy Creek Lake The water level is 13 feet andrising at Rock Island. Daily Fishing Log For April 10, 2023. Bite picked up with warmer weather, but will slow with the upcoming temperature drop. Flood stage is 15 feet. Information / Records Requests Find warmer water along the shoreline in evening from days heating. Crappie angling in 2020 was excellent, especially in the spring. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a dead chub, dips or stink baits fished near bottom near current breaks. The walleye season is closed. WHITE BASS . Anglers commonly fish for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill 25% Off Show Contact Information + 20112 HIGHWAY J5T Centerville, Iowa | Map It Storied & Scenic Visit Our Website Email Us 641.647.2464 641.647.2464. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Bluegill No Report:We received many good reports on bluegills this ice fishing season, but many small fish were reported. Most anglers are using jigs and minnow rigs or three-way-weights with a crankbait. Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait along the shorelines. Good: Catch channel catfish out of the main current or in the mouths of feeder creeks using dead shad. Lake Petocka Lake level is 3.3 inches above crest. Walleye Fair: Try fishing in rock in 10-20 feet of water during the day and shallower rock towards evening. Try small jigs, changing your retrieval speed until you find one the fish like. Lake Rathbun (Appanoose): The lake is about 8 feet above normal pool. Largemouth Bass Fair: While still below the 15 inch size limit, these fish are more than eager to hit your bait on warmer days. No fishing report. Water clarity is improving to a little over 3 feet. Pleasant Creek Lake Boat Ramp Discovery Park Pond Bluegill No Report: As the water temperature increases, look for bluegill to start to move closer to shore. Contact at Bassfactory52@gmail.com. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. Northern Pike Fair: Northern pike are spawning. White Bass Good: Some white bass are being caught in Sunset Marina. You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. The walleye season is closed. Walleye Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. Contact the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406 with questions about fishing in south central Iowa. All walleyes less than 15 inches and between 20-27 inches must be immediately released. The gates are out of the water at the Lock and Dam. The boat ramp courtesy docks ar 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. Mississippi River Pool 11 This pond will be covered in vegetation in a month or so; now is the time to fish it. Fish are biting everywhere. Water temperature is in the upper 50s to low 60s. 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. Yellow Bass Fair: Most fish are 5- to 7-inches. Anglers are picking up fish in Town Bay, along shore near Ice House Point, and in the fish house. LEXINGTON, N.C. Boater Todd Harris of Lexington, North Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 5 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass WebThings you should know about tournament fishing at Lake Rathbun, Iowa. Combined, East and West Lake Okoboji - in the so-called Iowa Great Lakes area of Dickinson County -offer a total of 11,366 acres of aquatic diversity, with more than 40 species of fish. Water temperature is in the mid-50s. See what fish are biting now in Lewiston and find out where to catch them. Lake Darling Bluegill Fair: Znglers using bait and bobber are catching some bluegills while fishing for trout. Water temperatures are in the low 60s. We have not received any fishing report information for this pool this week. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. Rainbow Trout Good: This pond in Jefferson County Park south of Fairfield has lots of places for the trout to hide. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Channel Catfish Fair: Try cut bait on the upper end towards 380/965. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. Yellow Perch Fair: Perch are being picked up in the marina with small jigs and minnows. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high water conditions. WebAKA: Lost Creek Reservoir. Try floating large shiners on bobber rigs. Page McDonald of Kingman displays a smallmouth bass caught at Lake Mead. Rain also forecast for the weekend. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. Wapsipinicon River (Troy Mills to Oxford Junction) Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) Unsafe ice. Sunday will see temperatures around 40 degrees for highs. The walleye season is closed. For information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406. Yellow Perch Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. There will be some tagged trout for prizes offered by the City of Johnston. SaugerSlow: Look for saugers below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. var alS = 1002 % 1000; Clear Lake has a protected slot on walleye. Thats a real possibility when camping. Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. Contact the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406 with questions about fishing in south central Iowa. Bite is hit-or-miss. Anglers have been catching channel catfish on nightcrawlers. Clear Lake is a natural spring-fed lake with very high winds for sailing and great walleye, yellow bass, and channel catfish fishing. Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. Anglers catch them by the dozens. Yellow Perch Fair: Fish are being picked up along Ice House Point shoreline and from the Inlet Bridge area. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. A few other walleyes and several catfish were caught. Black Crappie Slow: A few fish are being caught on jigs tipped with waxies in 4-6 feet of water off the jetties. Walleye slot length limits now apply on the entire Iowa border of the Mississippi River. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high river conditions. All walleyes measuring less than 15 inches must be immediately released unharmed. Twelve Mile Creek Lake The current lake level is 904.37 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Water temperature is around 50 degrees. Mississippi River Pool 17 Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait along the shorelines. Most facilities should be opening next week. Lake Meyer Black Crappie Fair: Anglers are catching a few bass; bass are still adjusting to the rapidly warming water and are a little timid. Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. Paddlefish No Report: Paddlefish season is open through April 15th. Crappie - Slow: Try fishing around the flooded vegetation along the shoreline using a minnow and jig combination or a minnow and a bobber. Water clarity is fair. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. Green Valley Lake Rainbow Trout Good. Fish activity is slow. Crappie fishing in the backwaters has been slow. Channel Catfish No Report: Try shad sides or cut bait on windy shorelines. Sauger No Report: Conditions have been good this spring. Flooding EffectsNortheast Iowa Joseph Srouji . Clear Lake Boys Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Thursday, May 11th Contact your local bait shop for the most recent angling opportunities. 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. Rathbun Lake Bass Fishing Reports (Read 4697 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. 04/06/2023 Northern Pike No Report: Early springnorthern pike action usually kicks off in places like OLearys Lake. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The water temperature is 54 degrees. Clarity was marginal. Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. Learn the basics for catching striped bass. This cooler weather may slow the bite for many fish species. Prairie Rose will offer excellent fishing in 2023. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. The ramps at Big Timber and Kilpeck are closed due to high water. Cedar River (La Porte City to Cedar Rapids) The lake is drained for the ongoing renovation project. 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