Idaho Fish Report
Lake Billy Chinook is off to a decent start for spring
by The Fly Fishers Place
3-13-2022
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Lake Billy Chinook is off to a decent start for spring 22. The Metolius Arm opened almost 2 weeks ago and there are some reports of Bulls being caught, but the better fishing is in the Deschutes Arm. There you might see Bulls, Browns or Bow’s. Or Bass. It’s a curious place with good early season activity.
For the most part, you need a bigger boat with a motor, but there are some places near the Deschutes Ramp to access the water with a pontoon or drift boat but watch the wind and don’t venture far away from the ramp without a motor. That’s a big ass lake! Respect it.
Glad to see the OSP out checking boater safety and licenses this week.
More Reports
The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Sunday, March 13th, 2022
Metolius River: The Metolius in March is a wake up month for sure
Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes in the Maupin Area is definitely worth the effort
Fall River: The Fall River is fishing well, mostly with nymphs and streamers
Crooked River: The Crooked River overall is still kind of off
Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes is on the upswing
Haystack Reservoir: Haystack is getting better and leeches are working for some good catches near the dam
The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Sunday, February 27th, 2022
Metolius River: The Metolius has held up well even throughout last weeks cold snap
Fall River: The Fall River also held on during the cold snap and is bound to be very good this week
Crooked River: Crooked River Fishing Report
Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes is running high and cold
Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes in Maupin is a good spot now
Lake Billy Chinook: The Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook opens Tuesday