About Our Club - Fishing At Rainbow

Fishing at Rainbow Falls is legendary.

Nearly anyone you talk to has their own memories of fishing at Rainbow Falls. As Colorado’s Oldest Trout Hatchery, we have been raising trout and stocking the lakes for over 136 years. With it’s 9 lakes, and nearly 1-mile of stream the possibilities are endless. What separates Rainbow Falls from other areas is the Big Spring, which produces a constant 51 degree flow of water, channeled through our Trout Raceways, raising over 10,000 new trout year-round. This runs into our “Spring Lake” which never freezes, then 2 more lakes, joining our Trout Creek lakes downstream. Our unique combination of Trout Creek and the Natural Spring provide all of Rainbow Falls lakes and stream with constant water flow the year round. We practice catch and release on all lakes with the exception of Spring Lake, which allows adults and youth alike the complete fishing experience. All our lakes are stocked and provide a wide variety of fishing experiences. Come enjoy fishing at Rainbow- and make your own memories!

Catch and Release

* Only Single Barb-less Hooks Permitted
* Land fish as quickly as possible to keep from tiring
* Wet Hands BEFORE touching Fish
* Leave fish in the water as much as possible
* Remove fish only momentarily, maximum 30 seconds, for pictures etc.
* Once hook is removed, gently rock fish back and forth in the water, moving it forward to simulate swimming until it struggles to go on it’s own. If in current point fish upstream.
*Trophy trout may be taken upon prior approval. (BEFORE fish is removed from the water) $20 plus $10 per inch over 10 inches, see park manager.

Catch and Keep (Spring Lake ONLY)
Limit 3 fish per day per membership
NO requirement of keeping fish, Catch & Release strongly encouraged.
Must have dated Transport Permit to remove fish from property…see Park Manager