Fishing conditions for Rathbun Lake
05:44
18:37
Biting score
The best time for fishing is morning
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- 05:00
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Now, September 7
12:01 PM
humidity
35%uv index
0lowcloud cover
11%visibility
24kmmoon rise
00:07AMmoon
new moon
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Rathbun Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Rathbun Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 PM peak), Friday (2 PM peak) and Saturday (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Rathbun Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 82°F (28°C). Sunrise today: 05:44 AM, sunset: 06:37 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 12.3 mph (5.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 18.5 mph (8.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 12:07 AM and moonset at 4:08 PM.
About this spot
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Rathbun Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Rathbun Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 PM peak), Friday (2 PM peak) and Saturday (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Rathbun Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 82°F (28°C). Sunrise today: 05:44 AM, sunset: 06:37 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 12.3 mph (5.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 18.5 mph (8.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 12:07 AM and moonset at 4:08 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Rathbun Lake (alternate listing) confirms hybrid striped bass, walleye, and white crappie as primary species in Iowa's largest lake. See the primary Rathbun Lake entry (465670) for full details. Spot Features: Rathbun Lake (alternate listing) is the same 11,000-acre Iowa reservoir documented in Spot ID 465670, with additional confirmation of hybrid striped bass as a primary species. All techniques and access information from that earlier entry apply. Seasonality: Hybrid striped bass (sunshine bass) are the primary year-round sport fish at Rathbun Lake, most active when schooling in open water through the warmer months. Walleye fishing peaks in spring during the spawning run and in fall. White crappie are excellent in spring during the spawn.
