Rathbun Reservoir
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Fair
Friday, Apr 19 2024
The current lake level is 903.10 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Surface water temperature is 51 degrees. The Dedication Site boat ramp has reopened; use caution as the lake is still below recreation pool. Docks have been installed at Island View and Bridgeview. Very little fishing activity occurring. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Black Crappie - No Report: Some anglers are using jigs. Channel Catfish - Fair: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. Walleye - No Report: All walleye less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed.
Friday, Apr 19 2024
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Rathbun Reservoir
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Fair
The current lake level is 903.10 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Surface water temperature is 51 degrees. The Dedication Site boat ramp has reopened; use caution as the lake is still below recreation pool. Docks have been installed at Island View and Bridgeview. Very little fishing activity occurring. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Black Crappie - No Report: Some anglers are using jigs. Channel Catfish - Fair: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. Walleye - No Report: All walleye less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed.
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