Rainbow Lake Fishing in Idaho County, Idaho

• Overview

  Rainbow Lake is listed under Idaho County, Idaho. The setting is mixed forest. At roughly 11 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Grangeville at 30 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 145 miles to Boise, the nearest city. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Rainbow Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Idaho County: rainbow trout, Chinook salmon, cutthroat trout, bull trout and brook trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Take Rainbow Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 18°F in December up to 52°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid May. On average, mid May opens the water and mid November closes it again. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Rainbow Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Wildhorse Lake at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Rainbow Lake if anything is unclear.