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Hosmer Lake is a small, crystal-clear fly-only lake on the Cascade Lakes Highway with Atlantic salmon and brook trout.
Looking for the latest Hosmer 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 Hosmer Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Hosmer Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Hosmer Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Cold and near the end of the season.
Small nymphs and leeches in the channels.
Stocking report
See the ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Hosmer Lake and other Oregon waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Hosmer Lake, bring: Mini Leech #8-10, Zebra Midge #16-18, Parachute Adams #14-16, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Hosmer Lake lake details
| Access | Cascade Lakes Highway, with a small campground and ramp. |
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| Elevation | About 4,970 ft |
| Nearest town | Bend, Oregon |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Atlantic salmon and brook trout |
| Regulations | Fly fishing only, catch and release. 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 | 12 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Not accessible in winter. |
| Camping | Small Forest Service campgrounds at the lake |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Electric motors only. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snowed in.
Spring
Late spring.
Summer
Callibaetis.
Fall
Fall.
How to get there
From Bend, take the Cascade Lakes Highway west to Hosmer Lake.