Appanoose County · reservoir · 13,869 acres
Rathbun Lake
Rathbun Lake is a reservoir in Appanoose County, Iowa. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Iowa's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
86°
67°
16 mph
90%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
64°
20 mph
33%
Sun
Clear
86°
63°
11 mph
1%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- South Fork Chariton River0.3 mi
- Jackson Branch1.8 mi
- Sandy Branch4.0 mi
- Catfish Branch4.4 mi
- Bee Branch6.6 mi
- Mystic Reservoir6.2 mi
- Honey Creek5.7 mi
- Contrary Creek7.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Rathbun Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rathbun Lake?+
Yes — Iowa requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Rathbun Lake?+
Rathbun Lake is a reservoir in Appanoose County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.