reservoir in Iowa, USA
Nicknamed “Iowa's Walleye Capital,” Lake Rathbun is a large Corps of Engineers reservoir managed with a 15-inch walleye minimum, and is famous for its walleye, white bass, crappie, bluegill and channel and flathead catfish. Located in a Corps of Engineers reservoir in Appanoose County in southern Iowa.
Lake Rathbun is a reservoir in Iowa, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Lake Rathbun can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and White Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Lake Rathbun.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Lake Rathbun. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Lake Rathbun:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Lake Rathbun:
Anglers at Lake Rathbun can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and White Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Lake Rathbun before you cast a line.
Lake Rathbun is a reservoir in Iowa, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.