Fishing at Honey Lake, Deschutes County, Oregon

• Overview

  Honey Lake is one of the Deschutes County waters in Oregon. It lies 5,568 feet above sea level. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. You are 21 miles from Sisters. The big place round here is Eugene, 60 miles distant. Within a short drive: Square Lake after 0.6 miles, Kidney Lake lies 0.6 miles on, Husband Lake after 2.4 miles, Tokatee Lakes lies 2.4 miles on and Eileen Lake after 2.9 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Honey Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Deschutes County include rainbow trout, brook trout and mountain whitefish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Honey Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between December at about 29°F and August at about 55°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. On Honey Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Square Lake, 0.6 miles away. Treat Honey Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.