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Fishing Report
CORALVILLE RESERVOIR
The current lake level as of Wednesday is 686.8 feet and falling. It is predicted to reach normal pool ? 683.3 feet ? on June 13.
Channel catfish - fair: Anglers are still catching catfish on cut bait and some on night crawlers.
Crappie - fair: Some larger crappies are being caught. Fish shallower brush and along rocky banks in coves.
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LAKE SUGEMA
Bluegill - fair: Use small ...
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Sep. 30, 2018 10:14 pm
CORALVILLE RESERVOIR
The current lake level as of Wednesday is 686.8 feet and falling. It is predicted to reach normal pool ? 683.3 feet ? on June 13.
Channel catfish - fair: Anglers are still catching catfish on cut bait and some on night crawlers.
Crappie - fair: Some larger crappies are being caught. Fish shallower brush and along rocky banks in coves.
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LAKE SUGEMA
Bluegill - fair: Use small jigs around shoreline structure. Some sorting will be necessary for larger fish.
Largemouth bass - fair: Use a jig and pig combo or try spinner baits. Fish areas with submerged structure.
Crappie - good: Use small jigs or minnows along the shorelines or among the flooded timber.
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RATHBUN RESERVOIR
The lake level is at 910.08 feet with 904.0 feet being normal pool. Water temperature has been in the lower 70s. Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels so make sure to spray, rinse or dry boats before transporting to another water body. Spray with high pressure hot water or let it dry for at least 10 days.
Crappie - fair: Use small jigs or minnows. Start in 6 to 8 feet of water and then move shallow.
Walleye - fair: Anglers have been catching walleyes on underwater islands pulling night crawler rigs. Tagged walleyes should be reported at (641) 647-2406.

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