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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeAbundant8.8
MuskyAbundant8.2
CrappiePanfish, common · stocked7.7
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
LargemouthPresent4.2
SmallmouthPresent4.2
Northern pikePresent4.2How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Butternut on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | All sturgeon taken with hook and line must be tagged and registered. The minimum length is 60" and season limit is 1 fishSeptember 5, 2026 to September 30, 2026 | Open |
Launches & access
4 public- Grants LandingDirections
- North Launch AccessDirections
- Access at Cth BDirections
- Carry-InDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 1,999 black crappie adult, 6" |
| 2024 | 920 black crappie adult, 6" |
| 2023 | 1,000 black crappie adult, 6" |
| 2022 | 1,000 black crappie adult, 6" |
| 2021 | 900 black crappie adult, 6" |
The DNR has 65 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill And Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 16")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Ornamental water lilies (non-native Nymphaea sp.) · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Butternut
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Catches & reportsLakes near Butternut
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schnur LakePrice | 0.6 | 158 | 27 ft |
| Park Falls Flowage, LowerPrice | 4.7 | 71 | 16 ft |
| Bass LakePrice | 4.8 | 84 | 46 ft |
| Park Falls Flowage, UpperPrice | 5 | 431 | 17 ft |
| Pixley FlowagePrice | 5.3 | 334 | 23 ft |
| Blockhouse LakePrice | 8.7 | 242 | 8 ft |
| Davis LakePrice | 9.3 | 72 | 8 ft |
| Hay LakeIron | 10.6 | 103 | 6 ft |
Butternut questions
How deep is Butternut Lake?
Butternut Lake is 32 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 983 acres.
What fish are in Butternut Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (abundant), walleye (abundant), panfish (common), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and sturgeon (present).
Where is the boat launch on Butternut Lake?
There are 4 public launches: Grants Landing, North Launch Access, Access at Cth B and Carry-In.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Butternut Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Butternut Lake?
No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Butternut Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,999 black crappie (adult).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.