Rainbow Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Rainbow Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 14 km E of Port Edward and 570 km NW of Campbell River (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Dolly Varden and Cutthroat Trout.
- Nearest town: Port Edward, 14 km E (straight line)
- Nearest city: Campbell River, 570 km NW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Rainbow Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Dolly Varden, Cutthroat Trout in Rainbow Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Dolly Varden ice fishing guide · Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Rainbow Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Rainbow Lake yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.
What are the fishing regulations for Rainbow Lake?
Official regulations (BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025-2027). Always confirm against the current official guide before you fish. This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal harvest (poaching) that results from relying on it.
Catches and lures
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Other lakes near Rainbow Lake
- Diana Lake
- Prudhomme Lake, 2.04 km²
- Taylor Lake, 33 ha
- Minerva Lake, 1.37 km²
- Kergin Lake, 56 ha
- Bremner Lake, 47 ha
- Lachmach Lake, 86 ha
- Oliver Lake
Updated 2026-11-06. Lake names and locations: Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (Natural Resources Canada). Lake sizes: HydroLAKES (Messager et al. 2016, CC BY 4.0). Nearest towns: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). About these data.