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Information on Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir:
The lake's name honors Billy Chinook a Wasco Indian who joinedthe John C. Fremont expedition in 1843. Lake Billy Chinook, created by Round Butte Dam fills the canyons of the Crooked, Metolius and Deschutes Rivers. Within these three large arms is 72 miles of shoreline surrounding 3916 acres, average depth of 102 ft., with a maximum depth of 415 ft. Swimming around in all that water are plenty of fish! Lake Billy Chinook holds largemouth, and Smallmouth bass, rainbow, brown and bull trout, kokanee salmon, whitefish, and a handful of suckers, minnows and dace Lake Billy Chinook is perhaps best known for its bull trout fishery. The top three state records have all come from this lake, the largest being 23 lb 2 oz. An angler will typically catch bull trout ranging from 14 to 20 inches in length. Although the bull trout is listed as a threatened species with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, current state angling regulations allow for one bull trout to be kept over 24 inches. To ensure a healthy population of these large trout continues for future anglers, Catch and Release is encouraged for all size classes. Kokanee is also a very popular fishery on this lake. These naturally reproducing salmon can range from 12 to 16 inches and be as big as 1 lb. Brown and rainbow trout are also fished for in this reservoir. Although they typically average 12-14 inches some browns have been caught near 10 lbs. Lake Billy Chinook is open year round to angling except the Metolius arm, which is open from March first to October 31. A tribal angling permit is also required to fish the Metolius arm as well. Be sure to check the Oregon State Fishing Regulations for the most current seasons and restrictions. Remember there is a 10 mph speed limit in each of the arms above the bridges.
Directions
to Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir:
Drive north from Bend on U.S. Highway 97 through Redmond and Terrebonne. Take left turn to Culver & follow the Cove State Park/Tour Route signs to lake.
Recommeded Vehichle: Perry South Campground, Three Rivers Marina, Cove Palisades Restaurant & Marina, Deschutes arm, and Crooked River arm.
Fishing at Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir
Species of fish in Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir: Smallmouth Bass:Kokanee Salmon:Rainbow Trout:Bull Trout:Brown Trout:Mountain Whitefish:Black Crappie:Pikeminnow:Chiselmouth:Blue Chubs:Bridgelip Sucker:Large Scale Sucker
Popular Fishing Types: Shoreline Trolling:Still-Fishing
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir Facts:
Depth of Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir: 415 feet
Size of Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir: 3997 acres
Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir is a Reservoir
The elevation of Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir is 1945 feet
Visiting Info for Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir
Local Campgrounds near Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir are: Monty Campground and Perry South Campground
Best Season to visit Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir is: April - June
For more information on
Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir contact:
National Forest or Park:
Crooked River National Grassland
Address: 813 S.W. Hwy, 97
City: Madras Zip: 97741
Rules and Regulations for Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir.
Bait/Lure Fishing Methods : Use of white corn with lures, trolling with worms, plugs, red wedding rings, troll in S-curves, and treble hook. Fish the rivers (Deschutes, Metolius, and Crooked River) before they get to reservoir and work any submerged structures.
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