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Fishing Clear Lake: what the data says
145-acre lake near Sisters. The lake tops out around 160 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Clear Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Clear Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 40 ft. Secondary point is the standout, a point at roughly 41 ft, rated good for fall rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 160 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 88 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 54 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 41 ft
- Shallow feeding flat: feeding flat, around 33 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 21 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 16 ft
Common questions
How deep is Clear Lake?
Clear Lake is about 160 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Clear Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Clear Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Clear Lake?
Secondary point is the top-rated area: a point in about 41 ft of water that rates good for rainbow trout in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Clear Lake?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Big Lake · Cougar Reservoir · Hosmer Lake · Crane Prairie Reservoir · Charlton Lake · Haystack Reservoir
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