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Rainbow Falls Reservoir fishing reports

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Northern pike

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Smallmouth bass

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

25 in · 3 lb 5 oz

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Fallfish

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General info

Rainbow Falls Reservoir is a lake located in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Fallfish, and Yellow perch.

Location

44°30′30.2″N 74°47′11.7″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Rainbow Falls Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Rainbow Falls Reservoir, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

18"

Measurement

Total Length

Esox lucius

Regulations for

44°30′30.2″N 74°47′11.7″W
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36.4 miles away

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FAQ about Rainbow Falls Reservoir fishing

Rainbow Falls Reservoir is a lake located in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°30′30.2″N 74°47′11.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Rainbow Falls Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Rainbow Falls Reservoir are:
  • Northern pike - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Fallfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Yellow perch - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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