Buttermilk Creek Fishing Regulations
Okanogan County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Buttermilk Creek is a creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
Map of Buttermilk Creek
Buttermilk Creek limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Barbless; Single Point Hook; No Bait | – | – | Year-round |
| All Game Fish | – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Aug 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 15 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Buttermilk Creek fishing: common questions
Is Buttermilk Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Buttermilk Creek are catch and release only, covering All Game Fish. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Buttermilk Creek?
Where Buttermilk Creek has its own rule for a species, that rule replaces the statewide limit. For species not listed on this page, Washington's statewide regulations apply. Regulations are set by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; confirm with the official 2026 regulations before keeping a fish.
Other Washington waters with special regulations
- Yakima River · Benton
- Columbia River
- Wind River · Skamania
- Drano Lake · Skamania
- Naselle River · Pacific
- Roosevelt Lake · Ferry/Grant/Lincoln/Okanogan/Stevens
- Cowlitz River · Cowlitz/Lewis
- Green River · Duwamish
- Grays River · Wahkiakum
- Nisqually River · Pierce/Thurston
- Nooksack River · Whatcom
- Humptulips River · Grays Harbor
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