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Near Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside
Rainbow Lake
A 116-acre impounded lake in Pinetop-Lakeside with a public access parcel, boat ramp, accessible fishing pier, and mixed coldwater and warmwater fishery.
Plan before you go
Access: Public
Water level and water quality vary with irrigation demand, drought, and season. Check current local and agency information before launching or fishing.
Access and management
- Managing agency
- Arizona Game and Fish Department, Show Low-Pinetop-Woodland Irrigation Company
- Jurisdiction
- Multiple
- Parking
- Available
- Accessibility
- Available
- Accessibility details
The Arizona Game and Fish public parcel includes a barrier-free fishing pier and paved parking.
At a glance
Elevation: 6720 feet
Fishing: Yes
Boating: Allowed
Access season: Year-round
Physical characteristics
- Surface area
- 116 Acres
- Maximum depth
- 14 Feet
- Waterbody status
- Reservoir
Overview
Rainbow Lake is an in-town reservoir with mostly private shoreline and a small Arizona Game and Fish public access area. Water level and summer water-quality conditions can vary, so visitors should verify current conditions.
Activities
Fishing
Fish species: Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike
Fishing conditions
- Fishing conditions
- Easy
- Shore fishing
- Easy
- Boat fishing
- Easy
- Fly fishing
- Easy
- Wade fishing
- Easy
Fishing resources
- Stocking
- Stocking reportVerified August 20, 2026
- Regulations
- Fishing regulationsVerified August 20, 2026
Boating and paddling
Boating: Allowed
Motorized boats: Restricted
Restrictions: Motors 10 horsepower and below
Amenities and accessibility
- Boat ramp
- Available
- Fishing pier
- Available
- Accessibility features
- Available
Directions and map
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