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Fishing Crater Lake: what the data says
28-acre lake near Cody Region. The lake tops out around 88 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Lake Trout fishing at Crater Lake
Spring lake trout on Crater Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 26 to 88 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 80 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 75 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 26 to 88 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 75 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 40 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 22 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 22 ft
Common questions
How deep is Crater Lake?
Crater Lake is about 88 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Crater Lake?
Anglers target lake trout on Crater Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Crater Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 75 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Crater Lake?
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Cliff Lake · Lake Eunice · Triangle Lake · Sheepherder Lake · Lower Rainbow Lake · Upper Rainbow Lake
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