Buck Lake
Salmon River Drainage
Buck Lake in Idaho County is 15.7 acres.
Buck Lake (45.23230 N, -116.24055 W) is a 6.3 ha lake located at an elevation of 2098 m in the Little Salmon River drainage 38 km north of McCall. The lake is accessed by hiking 2.2 km cross-country from Hazard Tepee Road 50287.* these directions are meant as a general guide. Always check with the land managment agency for trail status and safety.
Species Observed in Surveys
- Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis observed in 2021
Fish Stocking Records
Date | Species | Quantity | General Size |
---|---|---|---|
1993/08/12 | Mt Shasta Rainbow | 2,000 | Fry (0-3 inches) |
1990/08/03 | Mt Lassen Rainbow | 2,000 | Fry (0-3 inches) |
1987/09/22 | Mt Lassen Rainbow | 2,000 | Fry (0-3 inches) |
1984/07/19 | Rainbow Unspecified | 1,994 | Fry (0-3 inches) |
1981/08/08 | Rainbow Unspecified | 2,000 | Fry (0-3 inches) |
1978/08/03 | Rainbow Unspecified | 2,000 | Fry (0-3 inches) |
1975/09/12 | Rainbow Unspecified | 1,656 | Fry (0-3 inches) |
1973/07/28 | Rainbow Unspecified | 416 | Fry (0-3 inches) |
Licenses and Tags
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1-800-554-8685 - License Vendors
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Fishing Rules, 2022 - 2024
All Waters Open All Year
Except as modified in Special Rules
Fishing is not allowed within the posted upstream and downstream boundary of any fish weir or trap.
Daily Bag Limits
The following daily bag limits apply to all waters within each region except as modified in the Special Rules. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit after the second day of the season.
Special Rules
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