Methow River, located in North Central Washington in Okanogan County, is well known for its natural beauty, wildlife, outdoor recreation, and rural lifestyle. Methow River and its tributaries are home to upper Columbia summer steelhead and spring Chinook salmon, which are both listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and bull trout, which is listed as threatened. These fish species are important to Washington, both culturally and economically, and their survival depends on the quality and quantity of fish habitat. Thus, management of the water resources of the Methow River Basin is changing in response to the listing of these three species of fish.
Methow River also is currently one of many watersheds in Washington whose local citizens and governments have elected to coordinate with Tribes and State agencies to develop a watershed management plan, according to the guidelines outlined in the Watershed Management Act of 1998 (Washington State Engrossed Substitute House Bill)
Fun Things To Do:
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Photography
- A one-of-a-kind adventure
- Horse Back Riding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Swimming
Fish Types:
- Salmon, Chinook
- Steelhead, Summer-Run
- Trout, Bull Trout
- Trout, Cutthroat West Slope
- Trout, Rainbow
- Whitefish, Mountain
Special Note:
- Handicap Parking: Yes
- Handicap Restroom: Yes
- Camping Available: Yes
- Restrooms Available: Yes
- Boat Launch Available: No
- Dates Open: Year Around
Motorized Boats Allowed: No
Driving Directions:
Highway 153, Methow. 14.7 mi. north of Pateros. Turn left at public fishing sign.
Click Here for a Map and Direction to Averill.
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