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Lake Billy Chinook conditions today

Lake Billy Chinook, Oregon
Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, Attribution

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1,942.50ft

Down 0.26 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: SW wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 47°F, 61% chance of rain. Tuesday: WSW wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 49°F.

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Water level

1,942.50ft NGVD29

-0.26 ft in 7 days

1.30 ft below the October normal

Sep 24Oct 9Oct 24

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Lake Billy Chinook was at 1,942.50 ft on October 26, falling 0.26 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,943.80 ft, so the lake is 1.30 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Oregon
Surface area
3,852 acres
USGS gauge
14092050, Lake Billy Chinook near Grandview, OR
Coordinates
44.5891° N, 121.3650° W

Background reading: Lake Billy Chinook on Wikipedia

About Lake Billy Chinook

Set in Oregon, Lake Billy Chinook is a 3,852-acre reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 14092050 (Lake Billy Chinook near Grandview, OR). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Lake Billy Chinook questions

Is it windy on Lake Billy Chinook today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SW wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 47°F, 61% chance of rain. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Lake Billy Chinook right now?

Lake Billy Chinook was at 1,942.50 ft on October 26, falling 0.26 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,943.80 ft, so the lake is 1.30 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Lake Billy Chinook?

Lake Billy Chinook covers about 3,852 acres (6.0 square miles) of surface water.

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