Rainbow Lake
Apache Trout • Bluegill • Brook Trout and 2 more species
Rainbow Lake is a popular fishing spot in California known for its abundance of rainbow trout. Other fish species found include brown trout, brook trout, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using small lures, flies, and bait. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall months when the temperatures are mild and the fish are most active. Average temperatures during these months range from the mid-50s to low 70s Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Bluegill
Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.
Brook Trout
The brook trout is one of the most popular game fishes in northeastern North America.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca | 10 cfs / 7.24 ft |
Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 247 cfs / 2.67 ft |
Nf Willow C Nr Sugar Pine Ca | 416 cfs / 4.54 ft |
San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 550 cfs / 3.30 ft |
Merced R A Pohono Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 529 cfs / 3.45 ft |
Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 44 cfs / 1.11 ft |
Tuolumne R Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 119 cfs / 3.54 ft |