Today on Little Lake Butte Des Morts
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Little Lake Butte Des Morts is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.2
PerchPanfish, abundant8.2
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.2
WalleyeCommon7.3
Northern pikeCommon6.7
LargemouthPresent4.2
SmallmouthPresent4.2How 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
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Little Lake Butte Des Morts.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | No size limit · 3 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Northern pike | Only two northern pike may be kept, and pike between 25-35" must be releasedMay 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 | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
2 public- Ninth Street Boat LaunchDirections
- Menasha - Fritze Park AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 1,200 muskellunge large fingerling, 6.7" |
| 2021 | 600 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.45" |
The DNR has 9 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
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Channel Catfish, Muskies, Walleye, White Bass, White Perch, Yellow Perch
Up to 6 meals a year Carp (Less Than 28")
Do not eat Carp (Larger Than 28")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Phragmites (non-native) · Round Goby · Rusty Crayfish · Zebra Mussel
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Catches & reportsLakes near Little Lake Butte Des Morts
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Otter Lake (Hortonville)Outagamie | 11.7 | 75 | 9 ft |
| Lake Butte des MortsWinnebago | 13.2 | 8,857 | 9 ft |
| Lake WinnebagoFond du Lac | 13.8 | 137,708 | 21 ft |
| Lake WinneconneWinnebago | 14.3 | 4,507 | 9 ft |
| Lake PoyganWaushara | 19.2 | 14,102 | 11 ft |
| Cincoe LakeWaupaca | 19.3 | 169 | 4 ft |
| Hogers BayouWinnebago | 19.4 | 51 | 4 ft |
| Colic BayouWaupaca | 21.2 | 51 | 24 ft |
Little Lake Butte Des Morts questions
How deep is Little Lake Butte Des Morts?
Little Lake Butte Des Morts is 18 feet at its deepest. It covers 1,200 acres.
What fish are in Little Lake Butte Des Morts?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), sturgeon (abundant), catfish (abundant), northern pike (common), walleye (common), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Little Lake Butte Des Morts?
There are 2 public launches: Ninth Street Boat Launch and Menasha - Fritze Park Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Little 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 Little Lake Butte Des Morts?
No size limit · 3 a day. Season: Open All Year.
Is Little Lake Butte Des Morts stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 1,200 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.