The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rainbow Flowage
Oneida County, Wisconsin · about 2,800 acres (4.4 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Rainbow Flowage
Rainbow Flowage spreads over about 2,800 acres in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
It stretches about 4.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 23 miles. The water sits about 1,600 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Eagle River, is about 10 miles east.
- Size
- About 2,800 acres (4.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,600 ft
- County
- Oneida County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Wisconsin, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rainbow Flowage
- Eagle Riverabout 10 mi east
- Rhinelanderabout 14 mi south
- Lac du Flambeauabout 18 mi northwest
- Tomahawkabout 26 mi south
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Questions about Rainbow Flowage
What fish are in Rainbow Flowage?
Lakes like Rainbow Flowage usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Rainbow Flowage?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Rainbow Flowage?
About 2,800 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rainbow Flowage?
Eagle River is about 10 miles east; Rhinelander is about 14 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Rainbow Flowage today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Rainbow Flowage on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
