Top fish species at Buzzard Lake

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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Rainbow trout

16 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Rainbow trout

15 in · 1 lb

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General info

Buzzard Lake is a lake located in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout.

Location

48°25′7.6″N 119°42′53.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Buzzard Lake, WA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Washington can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Okanogan

7.2 miles away

Malott

8.8 miles away

Conconully

9.8 miles away

Riverside

11.1 miles away

North Omak

12.5 miles away

Twisp

18.9 miles away

Winthrop

21.6 miles away

Brewster

22.1 miles away

Disautel

22.8 miles away

Tonasket

23.6 miles away

Methow

24.1 miles away

Pateros

26.6 miles away

Loomis

28.2 miles away

Bridgeport

28.5 miles away

Nespelem Community

36.0 miles away

Nespelem

38.3 miles away

Oroville

38.4 miles away

Mansfield

42.1 miles away

Chelan

42.4 miles away

Manson

42.4 miles away

Elmer City

45.4 miles away

Electric City

46.1 miles away

Grand Coulee

46.6 miles away

Republic

47.6 miles away

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FAQ about Buzzard Lake fishing

📍 Where is Buzzard Lake located?
Buzzard Lake is a lake located in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. Its coordinates are:
48°25′7.6″N 119°42′53.8″W
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🎣 Where on Buzzard Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Buzzard Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Buzzard Lake?
The most common species in Buzzard Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Buzzard Lake fishing reports?
The latest Buzzard Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Buzzard Lake?

Fishing in Washington requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at authorized vendors.

In Washington, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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