Information on Butte Creek
Information on Butte Creek:
Butte Creek is a classic trout stream that offers both meadow and freestone types of stream reaches. There is public access along more than twelve miles of the creek via gravel roads, and good fishing opportunities for the whole family. Shafter Campground is approximately six miles south of Mt Hebron, CA on the old state highway (a gravel road). This campground is adjacent to Butte Creek and has 10 campsites. It is open and accessible year round and provides good fishing opportunities for the whole family during the fishing season. The campground map or fishing map may be helpful in locating more information on specific areas.
Directions
to Butte Creek:
Butte Creek is accessed east of Highway 97 approximately 10 miles south of the town of Macdoel, CA. The creek is accessed along this old state highway.
Fishing at Butte Creek
Species of fish in Butte Creek: Brook Trout:Brown Trout:Rainbow Trout:Black Bass
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Butte Creek Facts:
Butte Creek is a Stream
Visiting Info for Butte Creek
Best Season to visit Butte Creek is: April - November
For more information on
Butte Creek contact:
National Forest or Park:
Klamath National Forest
Address: 1312 Fairlane Rd.
City: Yreka Zip: 96097-9549
Phone: 530-842-6131
Email: jmchugh@fs.fed.us
Rules and Regulations for Butte Creek. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Butte Creek.
A valid California state fishing license is needed to fish within the National Forest. Licenses are sold at sporting good and other retail stores. For information on fishing times & limits a current state fishing regulation guide is generally available free at these same locations. For more information contact California Department of Fish & Game.
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