Bobber Down

Bobber Down Located in Ruthven Iowa, we are your one stop source for bait and tackle!

OMG!  Whisker Wars is only a week away!  Actually if you don't count today it is only 6 days away!  See you then 😉
05/30/2026

OMG! Whisker Wars is only a week away! Actually if you don't count today it is only 6 days away! See you then 😉

Snowing in May?  Not quite.  It's cottonwood fluff!  And when the fluff is flyin, the crappies are bitin!
05/28/2026

Snowing in May? Not quite. It's cottonwood fluff! And when the fluff is flyin, the crappies are bitin!

Bully Bullhead Weekend shirts are here!  We have small to large youth shirts and small to 4x adult shirts!
05/25/2026

Bully Bullhead Weekend shirts are here! We have small to large youth shirts and small to 4x adult shirts!

05/18/2026

We will be closed today (Monday, May 18). We have a family thing to go to. Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope everyone came through the storms ok!

First 75 entries will receive a goodie bag!
05/07/2026

First 75 entries will receive a goodie bag!

05/02/2026

Our campground at Lost Island Huston Park will be open for camping starting this weekend!

We did have a price increase:
$25 for water and electric sites
$30 for water, electric, and sewer sites

All campsites are first come, first serve. A vehicle or set up tent must be on the site and the site must be paid for with a slip on the post for it to be reserved.

Our fish cleaning station is also open at this time.

Visit our website at paloaltoccb.org for other information on our campground or give us a call at 712-837-4866.

03/03/2026

We will be closing at 4 pm through March 13th.

02/11/2026

🎁 DOUBLE-PRIZE GIVEAWAY! 🎁
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02/10/2026

THIS REPORT JUST IN
Hey just reporting two heaves out on lost island that just turned up today, extremely unsafe for atv or pickup travel if not informed of them. Just figured id give a heads up!
I do not know where these are located just yet but sounds like one of them goes across the lake. We will update as we learn more.

02/10/2026

The good news: it's 50° in February! The bad news: it's 50° in February. Ice fishing conditions are changing rapidly! ⚠️

Lack of snow cover, which typically slows winter ice melt even on slightly warmer days, means sunshine and warm temps will cause the ice to crack and contract, making ice conditions unpredictable and potentially dangerous.

Remember, no ice thickness is ever 100 percent safe. Use caution if heading out and keep plenty of distance from open water.

As usual, always check ice thickness frequently, and have a life jacket, throwable floatation and 50 feet of rope with your fishing equipment.

Address

1605 Old Highway 18
Ruthven, IA
51358

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(712) 837-5425

Website

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