Coralville Reservoir Yellow Perch Fair: Perch are being picked up in the marina with small jigs and minnows. Courtesy docks have been installed at the Dedication Point boat ramp, Honey Creek State Park and Bridgeview. Rathbun Reservoir Channel Catfish - Fair: Try using dead chubs, stinkbait or cut bait. Rathbun Lake Bass Fishing Reports (Read 4697 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Stockingcatchable rainbow troutcontinues. Crappie fishing in the backwaters has been slow. Rainbow Trout Good:Trout were stocked recently. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. Privacy Statement. Mississippi River Pool 9 Courtesy docks are in. Red Haw Lake Black crappie will start to move up into the pontoon arm of the lake as water temperatures warm. Be mindful of turkey hunting seasons. WebThe sauger in the lake appear to be growing well and should provide a good fishing opportunity. Lake Geode The lake is about five percent ice covered in the protected bays and coves, but that ice is not thick enough to support anglers. Sauger No Report: Small walleye and small sauger are being reported with an occasional keeper reported. 2023 Fishidy. With Ron Nelson faltering on the final day, the door was open, and Jordon blasted through it. The state record striped bass was caught from Rathbun Reservoir. Read Lewiston fishing reports from April 2023. Bite picked up with warmer weather, but will slow with the upcoming temperature drop. No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. There is open water in the main lake and around Bridgeview. f: 515-725-8201 East Okoboji Lake The dock is in at the main ramp. This trip was filmed for the TV show Structure Fishing. Try fishing a weighted crawler anywhere with current. Otter Creek Lake Water temperatures are in the low 40s, but will warm up fast this week with the warmer weather. Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. container.style.maxHeight = container.style.minHeight + 'px'; Iowa DNR Customer Service The gates are out of the water at the Lock and Dam. The lake is ice-free. Try fishing in the afternoon to dusk for best luck. Water level is 11.4 feet at Lansing and is expected to reach 14 feet this week. Cedar River (above Nashua) Create a FREE Membership Upgrade to PRO. If you can locate schools of shad, stripers are often close by. Water temperature is 60 degrees. Interior rivers have fallen and are producing catches of walleye and smallmouth bass. Winnebago River Work the cedar trees and brush piles near shore and you should be able to find them. Any sized motor may be used at 5 mph. The dock is in at main boat ramp. Lost Grove Lake WebDuring this time of year on Rathbun Lake, fish can be found in Spring (Pre-Spawn) patterns. Black Crappie Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Visitors are asked to avoid the campground area due to the continued storm damage cleanup. This is critical. Largemouth Bass Fair: Catchlargemouth bass up to 20 inches with finesse plastics fished along rocky shoreline areas. Lake Petocka Water is fairly clear with a little green cast. Contact at [email protected]. Monday, April 17th White Bass - Fair: Drift or troll small plastics or live minnows in wind-protected coves off the main lake and Whitebreast Arm. With an area of 84.98 square km, Rathbun Lake is Iowas second biggest lake. lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId + '-asloaded'), { attributes: true });Striped bass are rare in IA. SaugerSlow: Look for saugers below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. Fishermen will find a variety of fish WebFor information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406. Smallmouth Bass Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. ins.style.width = '100%'; Daily Fishing Log For April 10, 2023. We do ask for spots or details like that, rather how the lake fishes. Lake Darling (Washington): The lake is in the process of being drained and the water level had dropped about six feet. This is a very larges lake, so your big boat Rathbun Lake in south-central Iowa is a great fishing destination with more than 150 miles of shore, 11,000 acres of water, and a plentiful supply of fish. Maine, IA You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Discovery Park Pond There has been some good insect hatches with the recent warmer temperatures. Walleye will spawn over the next coming weeks. Mississippi River Pool 14 Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. Wapsipinicon River (Tripoli to Troy Mills) Boat ramp courtesy docks are in at all ramps. The vast majority of Iowas streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Northern Pike No Report: Early springnorthern pike action usually kicks off in places like OLearys Lake. Water temperature is in the mid to upper 50s in most lakes. All walleyes measuring less than 15 inches must be immediately released unharmed. Lake level is 3.3 inches above crest. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. Walleye Good: Use a jig head and minnow along current breaks. Water clarity is about 5-6 feet. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. The current lake level is 904.37 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. All walleye between 19 and 25-inches must be immediately released unharmed at Storm Lake; and no more than one walleye longer than 25-inches can be taken per day. Anglers have had success catching brown trout on Spring Branch Creek. Try jigs and twister tails or inline spinners. Des Moines River (Saylorville to Red Rock) Main channel water clarity has been fair to poor. Walleye Fair: Anglers have picked up a few from shore in the evenings; the bite is slow to fair. Live and cut bait will also take striped bass when they are in medium to deeper water. Walleye Fair: Some fish, especially males, will be coming shallow in the evenings to spawn. All walleyes measuring less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed. Clear Lake Paddlefish No Report: Paddlefish season is open through April 15th. The lake is ice-free. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. Largemouth Bass Fair: A few bass are being caught by anglers looking for trout now that the water is warming up. Walleye Good: Use a jig head and minnow along current breaks. The dock is in at the main boat ramp. Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. Three Mile Lake Any sized motor may be used at 5 mph. Largemouth Bass - Slow: Catch largemouth Bass of all sizes with finesse plastics fished along Ice thickness varies across the lake. How is the fishery doing there these days? All walleyes measuring less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed. Brook Trout Fair: Use midge caddis fly or mayfly patterns for insects hatching streamside. The current lake level is 904.71 feet. The bite will continue to improve as the water temperature rises over the next several days. Anglers have been catching channel catfish on nightcrawlers. Rainbow Trout - Good: Trout were stocked recently. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Brook Trout Fair: Use midge caddis fly or mayfly patterns for insects hatching streamside. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Various recreational activities are available on the lake's shores like camping, boating, hiking, fishing, etc. The current lake level is 906.79 feet. Bluegill Fair. Read Lewiston fishing reports from April 2023. Landlocked stripers then populate the lakes. The Ferry Landing is also closed due to high water. Rainbow Trout Good: Cast and retrieve small and flashy jigs or lures. Walleye No Report: Walleye spawning season has started; high water and winds have hampered any attempts to angle for them. Black crappie will start to move up into the pontoon arm of the lake as water temperatures warm. Clear Lake has a protected slot on walleye. Click the images and links above for species details. Water temperature is in the 50s. For information on lakes in the Southwest District call the Cold Springs office at 712-769-2587. Green Valley Lake 2000 Rainbow Trout will be stocked here tomorrow, April14. Water clarity is stained. Eisenhower Park Lake Sauger No Report: Conditions have been good this spring. Minnewashta Lake The boat ramp at Clarks Ferry Landing is closed due to high water. The current lake level is 904.87 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. The lake is fully stocked with bass, redears, bluegills, crappies, and catfish. Webfor bass fishing at Rathbun Lake are during late April through the middle of June and again during late September and October. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. Black Crappie Slow: A few fish are being caught on jigs tipped with waxies in 4-6 feet of water off the jetties. Yellow Perch Fair: Fish are being picked up along Ice House Point shoreline and from the Inlet Bridge area. Water level is near 622 feet at Lynxville and is expected to reach 624 feet this week. Hampton-Dumont-CAL Girls Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Monday, May 8th WebLake Miami has good opportunities for bass, bluegills, crappies and channel catfish. Ice conditions are ok in some areas; access can be hard to find. Channel Catfish Good: Its time to target catfish; use cut bait on the bottom from the wind-swept shore. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Unsafe ice. Use flashy lures in bigger sizes. Things like deep rock, lily pads or shallow bays is close enough. Smallmouth Bass Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. Water temperatures are in the low 40s, but will warm up fast this week with the warmer weather. Humboldt Girls Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:00 PM GHV Video Stream, Friday, May 12th WASHINGTONLake Darling keeps improving after lake renovations. For more information, call the Mount Ayr Fisheries office at 641-464-3108. SaugerSlow: Look for saugers below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. Try jigs or minnows in 5-15 feet of water. Crappie growth was good and abundance is relatively high. Tailwater stage is 9.60 feet at Lock and Dam 18 and is rising. Water temperature is in the mid to upper 50s. Try fishing in the afternoon to dusk for best luck. Rathbun Lake. Big Hollow Lake White Bass Good. more The entrance to Southfork marina is closed for the season. Bluegill Fair: Bluegills are getting close to a keeper-size. Receive the newest fishing hot spots, adventures and tips directly to your inbox. Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. While still growing to size, its a good place to take kids fishing. Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. Clear editor. Bluegill Fair: Anglers are starting to catch a few bluegills in shallow feeding in the warm water. Fish are biting everywhere. Water temperatures have warmed quickly over the last week and are now around 60 degrees in most area lakes. Bass and panfishing has been great on most lakes out along weed lines in 10-15 feet of water. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Docks are in at the beach and dam boat ramps. Channel Catfish No Report: Ice-out catfish are usually caught on the wind-blown shorelines using dead shad or chubs. The walleye season is closed. The dock is in at the main ramp. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Mississippi River Pool 10 Try windblown shorelines more and coves. Brushy Creek Lake The docks are in. Try small jigs, changing your retrieval speed until you find one the fish like. 04/06/2023 Mississippi River Pool 12 Highs on Saturday should be in the mid 50s. Susan J. Koscielak / FortepanIowa / Creative Commons License. Black Crappie Fair: Anglers are picking up crappie along Ice House Point shoreline and from the fish house using small jigs. Target rock/gravel areas in the evenings and adjacent deeper areas during the day. Lake Meyer Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) Black Crappie Good: Try minnows fished along cedar tree brush piles to catch crappies of all sizes. Second season runs through April 18th. Water temperature is in the mid 40s. Hybrid striped bass abundance continues to increase and fish approaching 9 lbs were sampled in 2020. 5. 6 in. This pond will be covered in vegetation in a month or so; now is the time to fish it. Water temperature is around 53 degrees. Mississippi River Pool 12 Paste as plain text instead, Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. var lo = new MutationObserver(window.ezaslEvent); Black Crappie Slow: Use a minnow fished in a backwater or near current breaks. Courtesy docks are in. Terra Lake We Are Bass Fishing. All walleye caught from these waters between 18 and 26 inches must be immediately released. WalleyeFair: Walleye are spawning. 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