HIGH CASCADE LAKES
EAST LAKE | HOSMER LAKE | DAVIS LAKE

The Deschutes National Forest contains numerous alpine lakes beneath stunning Cascade mountain peaks. These one day trips include nationally known lakes such as Paulina, Hosmer, Davis, Wickiup, LIttle Lava, and East Lake. These lakes hold large populations of trophy fish including Rainbow, Brown, Brook trout and Atlantic Salmon

EAST LAKE


Main Catch:
Brown & Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Atlantic Salmon

Season: general trout, 4th sat. in April to Oct. 31

Best time: early & late for trophy Browns; all season for other species

East Lake is in the caldera of the Newberry National Monument, the largest ice-age volcano in Oregon. East lake is 37 miles south of Bend, and is well known for its large Brown trout, many exceeding 10 pounds.

HOSMER LAKE

Main Catch: Atlantic Salmon, Brook and Rainbow trout

Season: year round

Fishing Method: Flyfishing only, no motors

Best time: good hatches generally all season

Hosmer Lake is well known for its Atlantic Salmon and trophy Brook Trout as well as its beautiful surroundings. This is an idyllic setting with views of Cascade peaks, heather-covered islands, and abundant wildlife. Hosmer Lake is restricted to fly fishing only and catch-and-release on all salmon.

DAVIS LAKE

Main Catch: Klamath Rainbow; Large Mouth Bass

Fishing Methods: FLY FISHING ONLY

Season: year round, depending on road access

Best time: Spring & Fall

Davis Lake is recognized as a trophy Rainbow fishery. It is a shallow lake with prolific insect hatches. Two to five pound Rainbow are common. We encourage catch and release, but the catch limit is 2 trout per day with an 8-inch minimum length, and of these no more than one over 20 inches. There are no bag limits on warm water fish.

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