Anglers are reporting excellent kokanee fishing on the Crooked and Deschutes Arms

Lake Billy Chinook - Culvar, OR (Jefferson County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
11-12-2025
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The Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook closed to angling on November 1 and will reopen March 1, 2026.

Anglers are reporting excellent kokanee fishing on the Crooked and Deschutes Arms.

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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