Lake Rathbun Fishing Tournaments
6 tournament dates listed ahead and 4 past listings on Lake Rathbun, Iowa. View on a map ↗
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6dates listed ahead
3organizers named
1launch sites named
Maybusiest month
Saturdaysmost common day
Upcoming on Lake Rathbun
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 8 | SCIBC Bass Club Open Buddy S.C.I.B.C. | Not named | Details |
| May 14–15 | Jerry Neuendorf Crappie Catch | Not named | Details |
| Sat, May 15 | CVBA Club Tournament | Not named | Details |
| Sat, May 15 | SC Solo Series | Not named | Details |
| May 15–16 | SCIBC Bass Club | Not named | Details |
| Sat, Sep 11 | Wapello County Bass Club Tournament | Not named | Details |
3 listings share Sat, May 15, 2027. That shows what is scheduled, not how busy the water or its ramps will be.
Planning a Day on Lake Rathbun?
These dates show when organized tournaments are listed here and where sources say they launch. Use them to pick a day or a ramp. They are listings, not counts of boats: they do not show how many anglers will turn up, or that any ramp will be closed.
Who Runs Tournaments Here
Tournament Waters Near Lake Rathbun
Straight-line distance between map positions; 3 of 3 have tournaments coming up.
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | 9.25 lbs. | 1983 |
From the Iowa state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 4 past listings
- Wapello County Bass Club Tournament — Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Iowa Bass Federation National Semi-final – Lake Rathbun — Sep 26–27, 2026
- Brownies Cat Fish Tournament — Sat, Sep 12, 2026
- NBAA Iowa 2026 – Lake Rathbun — Sat, Jul 11, 2026
Lake Rathbun Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Lake Rathbun?
- 10 are on record here, with 6 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Lake Rathbun?
- Most listed tournaments fall in May, September and July, usually on Saturdays and Fridays.
- Which ramps do Lake Rathbun tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Honey Creek State Park Ramp.
- Who runs tournaments on Lake Rathbun?
- National Bass Anglers Association (NBAA), Iowa Bass Federation and S.C.I.B.C..
- What species are Lake Rathbun tournaments for?
- Bass and Crappie.