Another fun-filled and highly productive day on the stunning waters of Lake Billy Chinook! The Kokanee Salmon are hitting hard, proving that winter fishing in Central Oregon is absolutely red-hot.

We absolutely crushed it out on the water, boating 27 beautiful Kokanee in an incredibly fast hour of action! The current bite is fast and furious, with the fish aggressively taking our gear.

We are seeing success by focusing on the active areas of the reservoir, specifically the Crooked and Deschutes River arms, as the Metolius arm is seasonally closed until March 1st.

Don’t miss out on this incredible winter fishing!

I have a great number of dates available and am currently offering New Winter Time Rates to make your guided experience even more accessible. This is the perfect time to join us for a high-volume Kokanee trip!

Visit Baddfish.com to see our full fishing reports and to check out the new, more affordable winter pricing, or simply send me a direct message to secure your spot today


Quick Guide Service Details:

  • Location: Lake Billy Chinook, Central Oregon.
  • Target Species: Primary focus is the abundant Kokanee Salmon, a landlocked Sockeye.
  • Current Rate Offer: New wintertime rates are available, including Full Day and Half Day options.
  • Booking: You can visit their website at Baddfish.com.
  • The new winter rates for Baddfish Guide Service are:
  • Full Day: $175.00
  • Half Day: $150.00
  • Note: A two-person minimum is required for the winter rates.
  • You can visit their website for more information: BaddFish Guide Service.