Navajo County · reservoir · 119 acres
Rainbow Lake
Stocked 5× on record · AZGFD
Rainbow Lake is a reservoir in Navajo County, Arizona, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 30, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from AZGFD; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
89°
61°
10 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
94°
66°
13 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
96°
69°
15 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake of the Woods0.7 mi
- Walnut Creek0.9 mi
- Porter Creek1.4 mi
- Billy Creek1.4 mi
- Petes Retreat Pond1.3 mi
- Peterson Tank1.9 mi
- Hansen Tank2.2 mi
- Scott Reservoir2.2 mistocked Mar 2, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AZ regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Rainbow Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Rainbow Lake?+
Rainbow Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Navajo County, Arizona, most recently on Mar 30, 2026 by AZGFD. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Rainbow Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Rainbow Lake peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Rainbow Lake?+
Yes — Arizona requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Rainbow Lake?+
Rainbow Lake is a reservoir in Navajo County, Arizona. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: AZGFD · updated Mar 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.