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Rathbun Reservoir


RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!








Rating - Fair   

Sunday, Dec 10 2023
The current lake level is 902.47 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Prairie Ridge boat ramp and campground are closed for the season. Bridgeview campground is closed. but the boat ramp is open. Island View dedication site boat ramp and Island View West ramp are closed. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Walleye - No Report: There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun. All walleyes measuring less than 15 inches must be immediately released unharmed.

Sunday, Dec 10 2023



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Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Boat Rental Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Concessions Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Carry Down Boat Launch Fish Cleaning Station

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Rathbun Reservoir

RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!


Rating - Fair

The current lake level is 902.47 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Prairie Ridge boat ramp and campground are closed for the season. Bridgeview campground is closed. but the boat ramp is open. Island View dedication site boat ramp and Island View West ramp are closed. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Walleye - No Report: There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun. All walleyes measuring less than 15 inches must be immediately released unharmed.


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