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Channel catfish

22 in Β· 4 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Sacramento pikeminnow

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

13 in Β· 1 lb 2 oz

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General info

Butte Creek is a stream located in Butte County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Colusa County, California. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Rainbow trout.

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39Β°42β€²43.2β€³N 121Β°43β€²25.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Butte 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 species as of May 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Butte Creek fishing

the Butte Creek is a stream located in Butte County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Colusa County, California. Its coordinates are:
39Β°42β€²43.2β€³N 121Β°43β€²25.1β€³W
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