Anglers report good winter fishing

Lake Billy Chinook - Culvar, OR (Jefferson County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-8-2025
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Anglers report good winter fishing for both kokanee and bull trout. Anglers report larger kokanee than the past few seasons with fish averaging 12-13 inches. The Metolius Arm closed at the end of October.

Harvest is limited to 1 bull trout over 24 inches under the daily trout limit. Anglers can now keep 5 kokanee in addition to daily trout limit. No bag or size limits on brown trout and bass.

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