Buck Lake

Located on USFS property eight miles north of Winthrop within Chewuch River drainage. A small water body in a scenic area. A gravel launch site and USFS campground is available. Expect to catch rainbow in the 11-12 inch range and cutthroat in the 8-10 inch range. A very nice lake for float tubes and small prams. Recent reports indicate cutthroat in the 11-12 inch range, along with a few larger rainbow being caught.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Limited shore access around boat launch site.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Okanogan
Acreage: 6.70 ac.
Elevation: 3251 ft.
Center: 48.604092, -120.200825
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: BUCK LK (OKAN)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Apr 24, 2023	Rainbow	300	1.31	WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 10, 2018	Rainbow	25	0.8	WELLS HATCHERY
May 25, 2012	Rainbow	1,167	2.2	WELLS HATCHERY
May 23, 2011	Rainbow	1,000	2	WELLS HATCHERY
May 3, 2010	Rainbow	500	2.2	WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 30, 2009	Rainbow	1,062	1.6	WELLS HATCHERY
May 6, 2008	Rainbow	1,000	2.76	WELLS HATCHERY
May 11, 2007	Rainbow	1,000	2	WELLS HATCHERY
May 25, 2006	Rainbow	261	1.74	WELLS HATCHERY
May 17, 2006	Rainbow	531	1.74	WELLS HATCHERY

Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.

Westslope cutthroat trout

See chart for details.