Rainbow Lake (Montcalm County)
Rainbow Lake is a 155 acre natural lake about 2.5 miles northeast of Trufant in Montcalm County. It is known for northern pike, black crappie and largemouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Most abundant predator in the 2023 survey
Crappie
Most were 7 inches or larger
Largemouth Bass
About 37% were 14 inches or larger
Bluegill
Many are small
Redear Sunfish
Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- DNR boating access siteRampGravel ramp, pit toilet, parking for five trailers on the north shore. Tight curve and shallow water at the ramp.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Rainbow Lake (Montcalm County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Rainbow Lake (Montcalm County) ↗Local tips
- About 80% of the lake is under 10 feet, so fish weeds and shallow cover.
- Parking is tight. Go on weekdays if you can.
- Bluegill run small. Target crappie for bigger panfish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.