Fishing Rainbow Flowage

AKA: Rainbow Reservoir

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Rainbow Flowage, WI

Popular Fish Species Rainbow Flowage, WI

Muskie Fishing

Fishing for muskellunge in Rainbow Flowage could provide a trophy fish on any given cast. Giant musky roam these waters and are aggressive eaters. Musky fishing can bring some exciting moments to your fishing day, as big muskies are spectacular, and strong fighters. Use a strong rod in medium- to medium-heavy action, with heavy line - 20# or heavier. Because of their sharp teeth, steel leaders are highly recommended. Muskie have a big mouth so use big baits, same baits you would use for bass but in larger sizes. Topwater, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits all work well for hungry muskie. The best time of year to chase these big fish is Spring, and then again in Fall as the water temperature starts cooling. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for musky can be very exhilarating. Use GPS to locate spots you normally find muskie during summer.

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Rainbow Flowage. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Rainbow Flowage Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are the most sought-after species at Rainbow Flowage, with fish over 3 pounds very common. Largemouth bass also reside here in good numbers. Smallmouth bass fishing is particularly good when they move to shallow water. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around any sort of rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, when the lake freezes over, consider ice fishing for smallies. Spend your time on deeper structure with drop-shot rigs, small worms, jigs and spoons. Rock piles and points are prime areas for smallmouth as these areas are also home to crawfish.

Rainbow Flowage Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, musky and northern pike at Rainbow Flowage in Wisconsin.

Created by a dam on the Wisconsin River, Rainbow Flowage is a 3,100-acre lake in the northeast part of the state, at Germain. It has miles and miles of shoreline to explore with a variety of cover for fish species to call home. The lake offers a popular fish species, including smallmouth and largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, black crappie, northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill. Rainbow Reservoir Park has a boat launch ramp and area for fishing from the bank.

Primary fish species residing in Rainbow Flowage

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Rainbow Flowage Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Rainbow Flowage Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off County Road D, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.