Gunnison County · reservoir · 14 acres
Rainbow Lake
Rainbow Lake is a reservoir in Gunnison County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado's fish & wildlife agency; 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
73°
52°
15 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
73°
48°
14 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
78°
47°
14 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- West Steuben Creek3.4 mi
- East Steuben Creek3.4 mi
- Frying Pan Creek6.1 mi
- West Beaver Creek5.2 mi
- East Soap Creek6.5 mi
- Costo Lake8.4 mi
- Coffeepot Creek7.5 mi
- Sheep Lake8.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Rainbow Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rainbow Lake?+
Yes — Colorado 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 Gunnison County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.