Lake / Pond / Reservoir · Frederick
Rainbow Lake
Official trout-water information for Rainbow Lake in Frederick, Maryland.
CountyFrederick
RegionNot published
Water typeLake / Pond / Reservoir
Wild statusNot documented
2current plan records
1stocking history record
2documented reaches
1access evidence record
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 39.69552, -77.38944
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brown Trout
- Golden Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
2 documented reaches
Rainbow Lake
Classification: Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: 1
Official Maryland DNR Trout Stocking Location reach.
Classification: Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- 2026 spring monthly allocation1,800 trout
- 2026 spring monthly allocation; exact stocking dates are published through DNR activity updatesGolden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow TroutStockings are subject to weather and hatchery constraints.
Published history
- 800 troutGolden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access evidence
1 matched record
Rainbow Lake
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Town of Emmitsburg
Parking: Yes
Features: Shore fishing
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.