Lake Butte des Morts Fishing: Depth Map, Best Times & Rules

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What Butte des Morts is best for

DNR data

BluegillPanfish, abundant

8.4

PerchPanfish, abundant

8.4

CrappiePanfish, abundant

8.4

Northern pikeAbundant

8.4

SturgeonAbundant

8.4

CatfishAbundant

8.4

LargemouthCommon

6.9

MuskyPresent · stocked

5.4

WalleyePresent

5.0

SmallmouthPresent

4.4

How 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 DNR

The DNR drew Butte des Morts on 2 sheets.

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✕ Deepest spot, 9 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07

Walleye	No minimum length limit and the daily bag is 3, only one of which may be a sauger or hybridOpen All Year	Open
Musky	50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water	Open
Northern pike	26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027	Open
Bass	14" min · 5 a dayOpen All Year	Open
Panfish	No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year	Open
Sturgeon	No fishing	Closed
Catfish	See specific species regulations in this groupOpen All Year	Open

LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →

Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

3 public

Town of Omro - County LaunchDirections
Village AccessDirections
Rivermoor Road AccessDirections

Bottommuck 50% · sand 40% · gravel 10%

WaterEutrophic, low clarity

Lake groupButte Des Morts Conservation Club, Inc Lake Butte Des Morts Conservation Club Winnebago Lakes Council, Inc.

Stocking

DNR records

2024	3,900 muskellunge large fingerling, 6.7"
2021	2,219 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.45"
2017	137 muskellunge yearling, 17"
2016	5 muskellunge fall yearling, 15.1"
2015	152 muskellunge fall yearling, 13.6" 28 lake sturgeon adult (broodstock), 27.2"

The DNR has 2 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR

How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details

Invasive species here

Brittle Waternymph · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Faucet Snail · Flowering Rush · Phragmites (non-native) · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Zebra Mussel

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Butte des Morts

Within 25 miles

Lake	Miles	Acres	Max depth
Lake WinneconneWinnebago	6.7	4,507	9 ft
Hogers BayouWinnebago	6.9	51	4 ft
Lake PoyganWaushara	11.2	14,102	11 ft
Lake WinnebagoFond du Lac	12	137,708	21 ft
Rush LakeFond du Lac	12.7	3,070	5 ft
Little Lake Butte Des MortsWinnebago	13.2	1,306	18 ft
Black Otter Lake (Hortonville)Outagamie	18	75	9 ft
Auroraville MillpondWaushara	18.1	209	6 ft

Butte des Morts questions

How deep is Lake Butte des Morts?

Lake Butte des Morts is 9 feet at its deepest. It covers 8,581 acres.

What fish are in Lake Butte des Morts?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), northern pike (abundant), sturgeon (abundant), catfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common), musky (present), smallmouth bass (present) and walleye (present).

Where is the boat launch on Lake Butte des Morts?

There are 3 public launches: Town of Omro - County Launch, Village Access and Rivermoor Road Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Butte des Morts?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Lake Butte des Morts?

No minimum length limit and the daily bag is 3, only one of which may be a sauger or hybrid. Season: Open All Year.

Is Lake Butte des Morts stocked?

Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 3,900 muskellunge (large fingerling).

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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 2026-10-07.