Fishing conditions for Rathbun Lake
06:25
17:28
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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- 05:00
- 08:00
- 11:00
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Now, October 18
4:39 PM
humidity
51%uv index
0lowcloud cover
99%visibility
24kmmoon rise
13:14AMmoon
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 moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (11 PM peak), Tomorrow (8 AM peak) and Today (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Rathbun Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 06:25 AM, sunset: 05:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
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 30.24 inHg (768 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 1:14 PM and moonset at 9:14 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 moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (11 PM peak), Tomorrow (8 AM peak) and Today (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Rathbun Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 06:25 AM, sunset: 05:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
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 30.24 inHg (768 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 1:14 PM and moonset at 9:14 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.
