Lake Billy Chinook
ODFW describes Lake Billy Chinook as a 3,900-acre reservoir near Culver popular for fishing and boating. It holds rainbow and brown trout, kokanee, bull trout and smallmouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Rainbow Trout
Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.
Brown Trout
Low-light hours and cold water. Big fish on minnow baits.
Kokanee
Landlocked sockeye. Troll small dodgers and hoochies in summer.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Perry South CampgroundRampAccessible boat ramp and dock; tribal fishing permit requiredDirections ↗
- Crooked River / Upper Deschutes / Lower Deschutes day use areasBankShore access in the state parkDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Billy Chinook are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (via official ODFW eRegulations) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- A tribal fishing permit is required to use the Perry South ramp.
- ODFW notes this is the only place in Oregon where bull trout may be kept.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.