Rathbun Lake Fishing Forecast

40.86° N, 92.99° W

Fishing conditions for Rathbun Lake

Today Tomorrow Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 1 Aug 2
sunrise 05:04
sunset 19:33

Biting score

89%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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  • 89%
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  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions

Now, July 28
7:32 PM

CloudyNight1
26° FEELS LIKE25°
wind
2.8 m/s GUSTS4.2 m/s
101 kPa FALLING PRESSURE
humidity
71%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
0%
visibility
24km
moon rise
18:46AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • 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 Tomorrow (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak) and Today (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Rathbun Lake.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 79°F (26°C). Sunrise today: 05:04 AM, sunset: 07:33 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.3 mph (2.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.4 mph (4.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:46 PM and moonset at 3:49 AM.

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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 Tomorrow (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak) and Today (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Rathbun Lake.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 79°F (26°C). Sunrise today: 05:04 AM, sunset: 07:33 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.3 mph (2.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.4 mph (4.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:46 PM and moonset at 3:49 AM.

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About this spot

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Rathbun 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.
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