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Rainbow Lake

Nebraska, United States

3.3Β·98 catches

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Largemouth bass

18 in Β· 3 lb

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

23 in Β· 7 lb 1 oz

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Alligator gar

15 in Β· 2 lb 2 oz

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General info

Rainbow Lake is a lake located in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, White crappie, and Channel catfish.

Location

41Β°25β€²18.8β€³N 96Β°30β€²51.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Rainbow Lake, NE

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 Nebraska 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 species as of May 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Rainbow Lake fishing

Rainbow Lake is a lake located in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°25β€²18.8β€³N 96Β°30β€²51.8β€³W
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