Top fish species at Bucks Creek

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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Rainbow trout

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Rainbow trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

13 in · 1 lb

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General info

Bucks Creek is a stream located in Plumas County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout.

Location

39°54′2.2″N 121°13′15.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Bucks Creek, CA

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 California 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Rainbow trout as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3
Bag limit = 3 trout, except the take of steelhead rainbow trout in the ocean is prohibited.
Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.

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Regulations for

39°54′2.2″N 121°13′15.7″W
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Cities nearby

Bucks Lake

2.0 miles away

Caribou

12.6 miles away

East Quincy

16.0 miles away

Stirling City

16.7 miles away

Indian Falls

16.8 miles away

Canyondam

20.1 miles away

La Porte

20.1 miles away

Berry Creek

21.0 miles away

Butte Meadows

21.1 miles away

Magalia

21.2 miles away

Greenville

21.7 miles away

Almanor

21.8 miles away

Lake Almanor West

23.0 miles away

Cherokee

23.9 miles away

Clipper Mills

25.6 miles away

Forbestown

25.7 miles away

Butte Creek Canyon

27.3 miles away

Butte Valley

27.7 miles away

Cohasset

27.8 miles away

Johnsville

28.5 miles away

Robinson Mill

29.1 miles away

Westwood

30.2 miles away

Goodyears Bar

30.2 miles away

Camptonville

32.3 miles away

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FAQ about Bucks Creek fishing

the Bucks Creek is a stream located in Plumas County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°54′2.2″N 121°13′15.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Bucks Creek 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.
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