Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:47 PM
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Rathbun Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Chariton township, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rathbun Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 40.869630, -92.927796 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Appanoose County |
Rathbun Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Rathbun Lake in Chariton township, Iowa at coordinates 40.86963, -92.92780.
Rathbun Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Rathbun Lake in Chariton township, Appanoose County, Iowa. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Chariton township • public launch in Appanoose County • fishing access on Rathbun Lake • Iowa boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rathbun Lake Boat Ramp
What water does Rathbun Lake Boat Ramp access?
Rathbun Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Rathbun Lake in Chariton township, Iowa.
How do I get to Rathbun Lake Boat Ramp?
Rathbun Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 40.869630, -92.927796 in Chariton township, Iowa. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Rathbun Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.