Lake Billy Chinook
Oregon, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 44.5609, -121.2699
Lake Billy Chinook is a reservoir in Oregon, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Smallmouth bass, Bull trout, Kokanee salmon. The nearest other water we map in Oregon is Lake Simtustus, 10.0 km away.
Species at Lake Billy Chinook
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
See the rest of Lake Billy Chinook in the app
- • Hour-by-hour bite forecast for the species listed here
- • 7-day wind, pressure, temperature and solunar
- • The depth map with your live position on the water
- • Log catches and save the spot
Nearby waters
- Lake Simtustusreservoir10.0 km
- Haystack Reservoirreservoir12 km
- Deschutes Riverriver14 km
- Willow Creekstream14 km
- Pelton Regulating Reservoirreservoir17 km
- Shitike Creekstream22 km
- Sagebrush Creekstream25 km
- Hay Creekstream26 km
About Lake Billy Chinook
Set in Oregon, United States, Lake Billy Chinook is a reservoir that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Lake Billy Chinook usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Smallmouth bass
Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.
- For Bull trout
Bull trout often lurk near structure like fallen trees or undercut banks, so target these areas with your presentations.
- For Kokanee salmon
Use a dodger ahead of your lure to add flash and vibration, attracting kokanee from a distance.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Billy Chinook.
Plan Your Trip
Planning a trip to Lake Billy Chinook? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United States regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Lake Billy Chinook — confirm them ahead of time.
Official Oregon fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.