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26-acre reservoir in Washington. The lake tops out around 15 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. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
The outline encloses 32 acres, worked by 1.2 miles of shoreline. With a 1.5 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. Figure 0.4 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. Washington County claims this one. Lost Valley Reservoir sits 18 mi northeast — the closest neighbouring chart.
Early season rainbow trout use the shallows, holding in 4 to 15 ft. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 15 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 15 ft. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 7 ft, prime for winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (7 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 15 ft | dawn | Break off the point (7 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Hornet Reservoir carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 13 ft down.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | — | ~1.5" |
Source: Idaho Fish & Game stocking records, retrieved 2026-09-03.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Idaho waters are set by the Idaho Fish and Game — and special regulations can apply to Hornet Reservoir specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Hornet Reservoir is about 15 ft (5 m) deep 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.
Anglers target rainbow trout on Hornet Reservoir.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
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.
Yes — per Idaho Fish & Game stocking records records, Hornet Reservoir was most recently stocked Sep 19, 2025 with rainbow trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Hornet Reservoir is regulated by the Idaho Fish and Game. Check the official Idaho regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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