Chaffee County · reservoir · 18 acres
Rainbow Lake
Rainbow Lake is a reservoir in Chaffee 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
82°
56°
10 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
80°
57°
11 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
81°
52°
15 mph
5%
↗ 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
- Hughes Creek0.4 mi
- Cottonwood Lake2.2 mi
- Middle Cottonwood Creek1.8 mi
- South Cottonwood Creek1.8 mi
- Fox Lake2.7 mi
- Silver Creek3.8 mi
- Denny Creek3.4 mi
- Horn Fork Creek4.7 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 Chaffee County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.