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Rainbow Falls Reservoir Fishing
A 666-acre New York reservoir in St. Lawrence County.
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Rainbow Falls Reservoir, summed up
State hydrography maps Rainbow Falls Reservoir at close to 666 acres within St. Lawrence County. DEC names Private in the owner column. Parishville is the closest Census place, about 8 miles from the lake. The DEC region covering it is Western Adirondacks and Eastern Lake Ontario.
DEC records largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie, northern pike and chain pickerel in it. DEC marks its launch as trailer unimproved. Winter rule on file: ice fishing permitted.
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NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Fish that live in Rainbow Falls Reservoir
Tap a chip to open the New York page for that fish caught at Rainbow Falls Reservoir.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Access
Boat launch sites for Rainbow Falls Reservoir
Without a mapped launch on Rainbow Falls Reservoir, use one from the list that follows.
Trailer-friendly launches near Rainbow Falls Reservoir
- Rainbow Falls Reservoir LaunchRaquette River, 2 miles west
- Blake Falls Reservoir LaunchRaquette River, 3 miles south
- Five Falls Reservoir LaunchRaquette River, 3 miles northwest
- Public Launch on Clear Pond near ParishvilleClear Pond, 4 miles north
- Stark Falls Reservoir LaunchRaquette River, 4 miles south
- South Colton Reservoir Launch on Raquette RiverRaquette River, 5 miles west
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
DEC creel limits for Rainbow Falls Reservoir
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
DEC statewide seasons hold on Rainbow Falls Reservoir except where a special regulation names the water.
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations (statewide table effective April 1, 2026); county special regulations from the DEC region pages; retrieved October 24, 2026, figures checked against the DEC pages October 25, 2026.
Compare
Nearby lakes measured against Rainbow Falls Reservoir
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Falls Reservoir | 666 | 0 | 7 | ||
| Clear Pond, St. Lawrence County | 3 miles north | 36 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| Stark Falls Reservoir | 5 miles south | 645 | 0 | 5 | |
| Carry Falls Reservoir | 8 miles south | 3,074 | 0 | 6 | |
| Lake Ozonia | 11 miles northeast | 409 | 1 | 6 | yes |
| Allen Pond | 16 miles southwest | 17 | 0 | 0 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby
Short hops from Rainbow Falls Reservoir
Still water to try after Rainbow Falls Reservoir
- Clear Pond, St. Lawrence County3 miles north
- Stark Falls Reservoir5 miles south
- Carry Falls Reservoir8 miles south
- Lake Ozonia11 miles northeast
- Allen Pond16 miles southwest
DEC license outlets around Rainbow Falls Reservoir
- South of the Rock BB&TSouth Colton, 4 miles
- Town of ColtonColton, 8 miles
- Town of ParishvilleParishville, 9 miles
Villages and towns to stay in near Rainbow Falls Reservoir
- Potsdam15 miles
- Norwood20 miles
- Canton20 miles
The county guides for Rainbow Falls Reservoir
- St. Lawrence Countycounty seat Canton
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The water near Rainbow Falls Reservoir through a lens
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Answers
Quick replies on Rainbow Falls Reservoir
Up which corner of New York would I drive for Rainbow Falls Reservoir?
Look in St. Lawrence County, DEC Western Adirondacks and Eastern Lake Ontario, about 8 miles from Parishville.
Across how many acres does Rainbow Falls Reservoir stretch?
State maps give about 666 acres.
How many launch sites touch Rainbow Falls Reservoir?
None is mapped on it; the nearby list above has the closest.
What is on the fish list for Rainbow Falls Reservoir?
largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie, northern pike, chain pickerel and walleye, by DEC records.
How many bass does DEC let me keep at Rainbow Falls Reservoir?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30.
What does a DEC license cost for Rainbow Falls Reservoir?
Anglers 16 and older need a DEC freshwater fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $50.00 for nonresidents, $5.00 for residents 70 and older, with 1-day and 7-day options.
What has DEC released into Rainbow Falls Reservoir?
The DEC files show no releases since 2023.
Where do anglers at Rainbow Falls Reservoir get worms?
No shop within 25 miles is on our list.
Is Rainbow Falls Reservoir open to tip-ups?
DEC lists it as: Ice Fishing Permitted.
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