2. Lake Rathbun, Iowa. Why Fish Here? Lake Rathbun is one of the largest lakes in Iowa and a premiere crappie fishing lake often referred to as “Iowa’s Ocean.” Containing over 11,000 acres it is well ...

More than 20 volunteers — including Iowa’s first gentleman Kevin Reynolds in past years — bring their pontoons and fishing boats so veterans can go out and fish on Lake Rathbun.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has created an interactive, online map to help people find the top fishing spots in the state. Mick KIemesrud with the DNR says the map is modeled after a ...

Rathbun Lake, Iowa, managed by the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has a robust volunteer program, which uses volunteers to help manage its campgrounds comprised of ...