Can anyone provide a little help on Rathbun Lake?

I was out on the lake Saturday for 8 hours and it was a rough go. I jigged some deep brush, threw a bobber and minnow close to the shore and around some timber, and even spider rigged in some coves and out deeper in the channels and caught one 5" male. I fished in the South Fork and went pretty far up the river, then worked several coves by South Fork Marina and also out on the main lake. The wind pushed me off the lake about 2pm. The water temps were between 60 on the main lake to 70 way back in the South Fork and in the coves. I would have thought they would be right up on the banks spawning, but I suppose with the water up 14 feet above pool its a crap shoot. Can anyone provide a little help on what colors and depths traditionally work there? Also, any help with what areas I should be working would be much appreciated.

I've been there twice this year and it was high water both times. We only caught 3 the first time and 2 the second time never caught any on jigs only rigging minnows in about 15'to18' of water. You would think they would be on the banks by now. Wish I could help you out more,good luck getting any info about fishing on the Iowa site people have as tight lips as the fish.Good Luck Fishing:cheers2

I've been there twice this year and it was high water both times. We only caught 3 the first time and 2 the second time never caught any on jigs only rigging minnows in about 15'to18' of water. You would think they would be on the banks by now. Wish I could help you out more,good luck getting any info about fishing on the Iowa site people have as tight lips as the fish.Good Luck Fishing:cheers2

Just got home saturday. i fished buckcreek area cause it was cleaner. Little males were up tight and females were out in 3 to 4 foot of water. My friends fished up the river in north and south fork, they had no luck but the two of us managed 26 sat.. over 10 inches, Females eggs are not ready to go yet. We have time, I suggest closer to the dam for more stable water till they pull the plug and drop it fast. Good luck my friend.