Rathbun Lake
Iowa
Located in Iowa, Rathbun Lake real estate is a limited supply market in the state for lake homes and lake lots.
On average, there are very few lake homes for sale on Rathbun Lake, and very few lake lots and land parcels.
The lake is also known as Lake Rathbun and has 155 miles of shoreline.
About Rathbun Lake
The Largest Lake in Iowa
Encompassing over 11,000 acres in Appanoose County is the popular vacation destination, Rathbun Lake. It is considered the largest lake in the state of Iowa and has more than enough room with 155 miles of shoreline.
Rathbun Lake was created in the 1960s for drinking water supply, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, flood damage reduction, downstream water quality improvement, and storage for supplementing navigational flows.
Known For Its Lake Recreation
Boating, fishing, and sailing are some of the more popular sports enjoyed on Rathbun Lake. Other activities such as skiing, swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, and canoeing can be done on Rathbun Lake.
Rathbun Lake has many convenient locations for boaters, including a couple of marinas and several boat ramps.
The lake is a hot spot for fishing because it has the largest warm-water fish hatchery. The fishery produces channel catfish, walleye, saugeye, and largemouth bass. You can also find crappies in Rathbun Lake.
There are several parks along the shore of Rathbun Lake, including Honey Creek State Park, Buck Creek Park, Outlet Park, Island View Park, Rathbun State Wildlife Area, and Bridgeview Recreation Area. These make perfect places to get some exercise in the great outdoors.
Live Big on Iowa’s Largest Lake
Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Rathbun Lake is an excellent choice.
Lake Overview
- 155mi. of Shoreline
- 25ft. Avg. Depth
- 50ft. Deepest Depth
- Shoreline Borders State Park (Some)
National Park (Some) - Year Built 1972
- Managed By US Army Corps of Engineers
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 11,000
Information
- Counties: Appanoose County
- Fish: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass Hybrid, Walleye, White Crappie
- Notable events: Annual Honey Creek Oktoberfest, Annual Bluegrass Festival
- Sailing clubs: Rathbun Yacht Club, Midwest Sailing Club
- Interesting facts: Rathbun is a man-made reservoir. Some of the focuses of its creation were recreation, fish and wildlife habitat and flood damage reduction.
- Known for: It's known for its reconstruction in 1950 and for being one of the largest lakes in Iowa.
- History: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made Lake Rathbun when they built a dam in the Chariton River in the 1960s. The lake was completed in 1972.
- Landmarks: Lelah Bradley Park, Appanoose Historical and Coal Mining Museum, Sharon Bluffs State Park, Historic Mural
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