Fishing at
Buzzard Lake Okanogan County

Buzzard Lake is a freshwater lake located in Okanogan County, Washington. At an elevation of 3367 ft. and 11.3 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout. Buzzard Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 11.3 acres
Elevation: 3367 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
WDFW boat access
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

Buzzard Lake Stocking Reports

Buzzard Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1.09 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 1.09 lbs. In the past, Buzzard Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.61 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 17, 2024 300 Rainbow @ 1.09lbs
May 9, 2023 300 Rainbow @ 0.77lbs
April 18, 2022 300 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 30, 2020 300 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
May 25, 2017 300 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 25, 2017 50 Rainbow @ 1lbs
May 10, 2016 300 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 10, 2016 50 Rainbow @ 1lbs


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Buzzard Lake Map

Buzzard Lake Fish Species

Buzzard Lake provides good opportunities for rainbow trout.


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Rainbow trout

Buzzard Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Buzzard Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Buzzard Lake, including Little Green Lake, Rock Lake 2, Rock Lake 1, Hess Lake and Smith Lake.

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Okanogan County
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9.8 acres
elevation: 1561 ft.

Little Green Lake

Stocking:
April 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 125 @ 1.09lbs
April 26, 2023 - Rainbow - 125 @ 0.8lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout
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Okanogan County
4.2 mi. away
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elevation: 3579 ft.

Rock Lake 2

Stocking:
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs

For November:
Brook trout Tiger trout Westslope cutthroat trout
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Okanogan County
4.4 mi. away
4.5 acres
elevation: 3593 ft.

Rock Lake 1

Stocking:
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs

For November:
Brook trout Tiger trout Westslope cutthroat trout
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Okanogan County
6.9 mi. away
7.9 acres
elevation: 1399 ft.

Hess Lake

Stocking:
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs

For November:
Black crappie Rainbow trout
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Okanogan County
7.3 mi. away
10.5 acres
elevation: 2142 ft.

Smith Lake

Stocking:
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout
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