Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook
Open March 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008
Closed to all fishing from the cable car crossing on the Metolius River to a signed point approximately 350 yards downstream. (Resolution No. 9324).
(A) Daily Bag limit (1) Trout - 5 trout, 8 inch minimum length, no more than 1 over 20 inches.
(2) Kokanee - March 1 to April 30, 25 kokanee, no size limit, in addition to trout bag limit per day.
Effictive May1 thru October 31, kokanee will be included as pard of the daily trout bag limit of 5 fish per day. (3) Bull trout - One per day, which must be at least 24 inches in length; only one may be in possession; no live bull trout may be held while angling. (4) Bass - 5 bass, no more than 3 over 15 inches.
(B) Snagging is prohibited. (C) Houseboats and recreational boats are prohibited from landing, anchoring and mooring along the Reservation (north) side of Lake Billy Chinook or on any tribal lands. (D) Chinook Island (Metolius Arm) is for day use only, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Houseboats and recreational boats are prohibited from landing, anchoring and mooring at Chinook Island from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. No anchoring or mooring on log boom. (E) TAKING OF CRAWFISH IS PROHIBITED by non-tribal members. (F) No fires allowed.
Season and multi-day permits allows families to fish in Areas 1, 3 and 4 and camp within designated campgrounds in Areas 1 and 2. Daily Permits allows families to fish in Areas 1, 3, and 4 and camp within designated campgrounds in Areas 1 and 2. All persons must have a permit to fish in Area 2 regardless of age.
A family is defined as a husband and wife and children under the age of 14 years of age.
A true success story, the bull trout population has rebounded from extremely low numbers to become one of the strongest most robust populations in the country. Lake Billy Chinook is one of the only areas where you can legally retain a bull trout. In addition to being the premiere location to catch bull trout and kokanee, there are also rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and other species in the lake. The lake is closed to all fishing from the signed point upstream, approximately 350 yards, to the cable crossing on the Metolius River.
Chinook Island is a great spot to stop for a picnic and a short hike. Composting toilets are located just a short walk from the docks. The island is day use only and no anchoring or mooring is allowed from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM. No anchoring or mooring is allowed at any time on the log booms.