When was Rainbow Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 14, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 800 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.

How often is Rainbow Lake stocked?

It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April and October.

Is Rainbow Lake stocked often?

Number 5 of 18 stocked waters in Frederick County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 60% of Maryland waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Rainbow Lake?

Golden trout (3 stockings); Rainbow trout (3 stockings).

Rainbow Lake trout stocking

Frederick County, Maryland · lake · 860 ft elevation

Rainbow Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 14, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Oct 10, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months (2,300 fish). Most stockings come in March to April and October. Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 14, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

2,300 fish

On record

3 stockings

since Oct 10, 2025

Number 5 of 18 stocked waters in Frederick County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 60% of Maryland waters on our record.

Weather at Rainbow Lake

Tonight
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 1 mph
Tuesday
72°F
Mostly Sunny
10% rain · wind 3 mph
Tuesday Night
57°F
Partly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 1 mph
Wednesday
76°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Wednesday Night
59°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 2 mph
Thursday
81°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 1 to 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Rainbow Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April and October.

By month, all years

Stockings of Rainbow Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026			1	1
2025										1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Golden trout	3
Rainbow trout	3

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1,800 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
Apr 14Latest Tuesday	Golden troutRainbow trout	800	33 days
Mar 12 Thursday	Golden troutRainbow trout	1,000	153 days

20251 stocking · 500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
Oct 10 Friday	Golden troutRainbow trout	500

From Maryland fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Maryland fishing regulations.

Where is Rainbow Lake?

Frederick County, Maryland. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Maryland fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Rainbow Lake

Friends Creekstream · 1 mistocked May 11, 2026
Owens Creekstream · 4 mistocked May 11, 2026
Frank Bentz Pondpond · 5 mistocked Apr 3, 2026
Cunningham Falls Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Whiskey Springs Pondpond · 11 mistocked Apr 7, 2026
Woodsboro Pondpond · 12 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
Fishing Creekstream · 12 mistocked Mar 17, 2026
Taneytown Pondpond · 13 mistocked Apr 2, 2026

All stocked waters in Frederick County Stocked this week in Maryland

Questions about Rainbow Lake

When was Rainbow Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 14, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 800 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is Rainbow Lake stocked?: It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April and October.
Is Rainbow Lake stocked often?: Number 5 of 18 stocked waters in Frederick County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 60% of Maryland waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Rainbow Lake?: Golden trout (3 stockings); Rainbow trout (3 stockings).