Iowa · Unknown Co.

Rathbun Lake

· 20 mi · Class
Optimal: CFS · USGS #05480080
CFS
5.84 ft gauge height
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Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 0 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05480080
Designated Water Trail · State

Why paddle ... and why paddle on Rathbun Lake? You can create your own reason: to relax and enjoy nature, to experience the waters without the need for gas or noise, for a low impact cardiac workout, or for the challenge. Whether your paddle craft is a long, sleek sea kayak or a short, stable fishing canoe, just getting out on the water is the real pleasure. Rathbun Lake accommodates all boat styles and paddler skill levels. Sea kayakers can challenge themselves in the vast open waters that stretch for miles. And yet the lake also has endless coves, bays and inlets that offer seclusion. (www.

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River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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