Today on Butler
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Butler is best for
DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.0
BluegillPanfish, present3.5
PerchPanfish, present3.5
CrappiePanfish, present3.5
Northern pikePresent3.5How 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 DNRTap 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| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at Very N Side Of LakeDirections
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 Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Butler
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Catches & reportsLakes near Butler
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long LakeFond du Lac | 2 | 417 | 47 ft |
| Crooked LakeFond du Lac | 2.9 | 91 | 32 ft |
| Kettle Moraine LakeFond du Lac | 3.8 | 227 | 30 ft |
| Forest LakeFond du Lac | 4.2 | 51 | 32 ft |
| Mud LakeFond du Lac | 4.5 | 55 | 17 ft |
| Mauthe LakeFond du Lac | 4.8 | 78 | 23 ft |
| Auburn LakeFond du Lac | 5.8 | 107 | 29 ft |
| Lake EllenSheboygan | 6.1 | 121 | 42 ft |
Butler questions
How deep is Butler Lake?
Butler Lake is 13 feet at its deepest. It covers 5 acres.
What fish are in Butler Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), trout (common), panfish (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Butler Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at Very N Side Of Lake.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Butler Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Butler Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
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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.