Bluegill Stocked · 2 plants · last FY 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Butler Lake fishing
Butler Lake fishing has Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, and Channel Catfish on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2024. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, day for Redear Sunfish, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.
- Last stocked
- FY 2025
- Channel Catfish
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 2024
- Species recorded
- 3
- Elevation
- 128.6 ft
Fish at Butler Lake
Bluegill Stocked · 2 plants · last FY 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 2 plants · last FY 2025 Best: dusk, night 
Redear Sunfish Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2025 Best: day How Butler Lake is stocked
Fish stocked in 2024
65,000
Fish stocked in 2025
100,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | Channel Catfish | 20,000 | – | report |
| FY 2025 | Channel Catfish | 10,000 | – | report |
| FY 2025 | Redear Sunfish | 20,000 | – | report |
| FY 2025 | Bluegill | 50,000 | – | report |
| FY 2024 | Bluegill | 65,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before you go.
About Butler Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Butler Lake?
Fishing Butler Lake is as likely for Bluegill and Channel Catfish. Each accounts for 2 of 5 plants on record. Bluegill was last stocked FY 2025. Channel Catfish was last stocked FY 2025. Redear Sunfish was last stocked FY 2025.
When is Butler Lake stocked?
Last stocked FY 2025. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2024.