From East Butte Trail out of Teepee Trailhead, the East Fork of Butte Creek and King Creek are accessible for fishing. The trail leading into the creek is steep and rocky. West Butte Trail out of Godman Trailhead leads to the intersection of the West and East Forks of Butte Creek. This trail gradually descends to Butte Creek. There is no trail downstream along the creek from this junction. Butte Creek enters an area known as "Box Canyon." This part of the stream is as challenging as the name implies. Travel is along sheer walls and in the stream channel and fishing this portion of the stream requires careful consideration. You would not want to be in this section during high water events.

Both Trails into the Creeks are well maintained for foot and horse traffic only since they are located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. There are places to camp along the trails for close proximity to the creeks. It is possible to fish down the East Fork to the West Fork and make a loop. Rainbow trout and bull trout are the most commonly caught fish in these streams. You might get lucky in late summer and see a chinook salmon spawning. These fish sometimes venture into West Butte. Fishing this area can be both challenging and rewarding because of its remoteness and seclusion. The lower 2 miles of the main stem Butte Creek is in Oregon.

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