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Fishing Hosmer Lake: what the data says
250-acre lake near Bend. The lake tops out around 9 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Hosmer Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 9 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 9 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 9 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 9 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 9 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 9 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 9 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 9 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 2 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 2 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Hosmer Lake?
Hosmer Lake is about 9 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 Hosmer Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Hosmer Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Hosmer Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 2 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.
When is the best time to fish Hosmer 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
Crane Prairie Reservoir · Charlton Lake · Big Lake · Clear Lake · Cougar Reservoir · Crescent Lake
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