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Davis Lake is a shallow, fly-only Cascade lake with big rainbows.
Looking for the latest Davis Lake river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Davis Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Davis Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Davis Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Cool water and the end of the season.
Leeches and chironomids along the weed edges.
Stocking report
See the ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Davis Lake and other Oregon waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Davis Lake, bring: Mini Leech #8-10, Zebra Midge #14-18, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Davis Lake lake details
| Access | Forest roads off State Route 58 and the Cascade Lakes Highway. |
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| Elevation | About 4,390 ft |
| Nearest town | La Pine, Oregon |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Rainbows and largemouth |
| Regulations | Fly fishing only. Check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and in-season changes before you go. An Oregon angling license is required for anglers 12 and older, plus a combined tag for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 to 12 ft leaders, 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Not accessible in winter. |
| Camping | Deschutes National Forest campgrounds |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Shallow and weedy. Float tubes work well. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snowed in.
Spring
Spring.
Summer
Summer.
Fall
Fall.
How to get there
From La Pine, take forest roads west to Davis Lake.