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Hosmer Lake

Bend, OR
Ranked #9 of 24 attractions in Bend
5.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Kayaking, Fishing
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Sisters, Oregon
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Beautiful lake great fun watching large fish cruise below the Kayak More

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La Pine
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

Looking from the road you don't see much but once you get on the water with canoe or kayak there is a mile long shallow, white sand channel that will take you to another pristine lake with the same clear bottom. Lots of fish swim underneat you and there is catch and release fishing allowed. Easy accsess from the Cascade... More

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Prineville OR
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Kayaks on the lake before the snow started in November. So quiet, so beautiful. Fall colors and clear skies, and cold. Unforgettable. More

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bend
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

Clear water where you can see Atlantic Salmon and Brook Trout. Fly fishing with barb-less hooks. Many birds. Otters and Beaver. A nature paradise. Usually uncrowded in late afternoon. The "Golden Hours" for photographers. A truly Spiritual experience. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Beautiful lake to kayak on, no motors allowed. You can see the fish swimming below you in the clear water. More

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Bend, Oregon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Great place to Stand Up Paddle, canoe or kayak. If you know who to ask (camp host) and offer a donation, they have some canoes to rent from the camp area otherwise you can put in at the boat ramp. The water is crystal clear. If you take your time, you can paddle up to Quinn Creek and see the... More

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Bend, Oregon
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2010
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Hosmer lake is amazing. Although you need a kayak or some sort of boat that can navigate shallow water to see its beauty. The view from the parking is very anticlimactic, but as soon as you begin winding your way through the narrow crystal clear channels that are bordered by reeds you begin to see why this lake is on... More

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