Fishing conditions for Lake rathbun
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 29
4:01 AM
humidity
91%uv index
0lowcloud cover
49%visibility
24kmmoon rise
19:46AMmoon
new moon
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Lake rathbun Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake rathbun, 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 Today (2 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak) and Friday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake rathbun.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 68°F (20°C). Sunrise today: 06:05 AM, sunset: 08:33 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6.5 mph (2.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.7 mph (4.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:46 PM and moonset at 4:50 AM.
About this spot
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Lake rathbun Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake rathbun, 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 Today (2 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak) and Friday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake rathbun.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 68°F (20°C). Sunrise today: 06:05 AM, sunset: 08:33 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6.5 mph (2.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.7 mph (4.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:46 PM and moonset at 4:50 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Lake Rathbun is an 11,000-acre USACE reservoir in southern Iowa, the largest inland lake in Iowa, managed by Iowa DNR for outstanding walleye, largemouth bass, and channel catfish fishing. It is one of Iowa's premier multi-species fishing destinations and draws anglers from across southern Iowa and northern Missouri. Spot Features: Lake Rathbun is a 11,000-acre USACE reservoir on the Chariton River in Appanoose County, Iowa, featuring diverse structure of rocky points, vegetated coves, and open water. Walleye are targeted by trolling and jigging, largemouth bass with soft plastics and crankbaits in the coves, catfish with cut bait. Multiple boat ramps and campgrounds provide access. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are the primary year-round sport fish at Lake Rathbun, with peak activity in spring during the spawning period and in fall. Walleye fishing peaks in spring during the spawning run and in fall. Channel catfish feed through the warmer months. Iowa fishing seasons govern specific open dates.
