Frederick County · reservoir · 11 acres
Rainbow Lake
Stocked 6× since 2025 · Maryland DNR
Rainbow Lake is a reservoir in Frederick County, Maryland, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 14, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Maryland DNR; 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
79°
67°
13 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
83°
65°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
88°
70°
13 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | ||
| Apr 14 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 12 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | ||
| Mar 12 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 10 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | ||
| Oct 10 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Emmitsburg Reservoir0.6 mi
- Friends Creek2.4 mi
- Turkey Creek2.4 mi
- K Section Pond3.5 mi
- Charnita Lake4.4 mi
- Frank Bentz Memorial Lake5.4 mi
- Flat Run4.7 mi
- Middle Creek5.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MD 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 Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Frederick County, Maryland, most recently on Apr 14, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Rainbow Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Rainbow Lake peaks in March, April, October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Rainbow Lake?+
Yes — Maryland 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 Frederick County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Maryland DNR · updated Apr 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.