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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
TroutCommon6.5
WalleyePresent4.6
MuskyPresent4.0
SmallmouthPresent4.0How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Rainbow.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2010 | 8,145 walleye small fingerling, 1.4" |
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Rainbow
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Catches & reportsLakes near Rainbow
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset LakeWaupaca | 0.4 | 89 | 63 ft |
| Round LakeWaupaca | 0.9 | 80 | 67 ft |
| Columbia LakeWaupaca | 1.5 | 81 | 72 ft |
| Old Taylor LakeWaupaca | 1.9 | 55 | 17 ft |
| Long LakeWaupaca | 2.1 | 104 | 76 ft |
| Stratton LakeWaupaca | 3.8 | 87 | 42 ft |
| Spencer LakeWaupaca | 4.2 | 69 | 53 ft |
| Twin LakeWaushara | 7.4 | 93 | 13 ft |
Rainbow questions
How deep is Rainbow Lake?
Rainbow Lake is 95 feet at its deepest, and 37 feet deep on average. It covers 207 acres.
What fish are in Rainbow Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), trout (common), musky (present), smallmouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Rainbow Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. Fishing for trout here also needs an inland trout stamp, and the statewide inland trout season and limits apply.
What is the walleye limit on Rainbow Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Rainbow Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2010 the DNR and partners stocked 8,145 walleye (small fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.