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This page includes current fishing reports by fisheries region and management district. Lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams are listed by name and county, and can be easily searched using the search-and-filter tool below. Explore by location name, fish species, and various amenities available at the location to help you find your next fishing adventure!

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  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Lake level is 905.55 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels; clean, drain and dry your boat before going to another water body. Last updated on 07/23/2026
Channel Catfish - Good Comment: Use chubs or nightcrawlers along areas with rip-rapped shorelines. Last updated on 07/14/2026

Walleye - Fair Comment: Try crawler harnesses or trolling crankbaits over rock piles and along the old river channel. Last updated on 07/01/2026

White Crappie - Fair Comment: Crappies have moved off-shore; target brush piles and other submerged structures. Crappies will also suspend this time of year; try small crankbaits trolled through the schools of crappie. Last updated on 07/09/2026

Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) - Fair Comment: Try trolling crankbaits or vertically jigging blade baits along rock piles and submerged points. Last updated on 07/23/2026