Largemouth Bass Stocked · 5 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, dusk Butternut Lake fishing
Butternut Lake fishing: not stocked since 2017. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2017
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.4 in
- Surface acres
- 142.9
Fish at Butternut Lake
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 5 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideHow Butternut Lake is stocked
About 651 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 8 lakes in Barron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
3,525
Fish stocked in 2011
3,525
Fish stocked in 2015
76,514
Fish stocked in 2016
5,800
Fish stocked in 2017
3,625
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 3,625 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 5,800 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 76,514 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 3,525 | 2.6 in | report |
| 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 3,525 | 3.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Facilities
- dock
Butternut Lake has two public gravel ramps: one on the east side (Town of Bear Lake) with a boarding dock, one on the west side (Town of Lakeland) without one. Neither has restrooms or an ADA-accessible route on file.
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Common questions
What fish are at Butternut Lake?
Fishing Butternut Lake usually means Largemouth Bass. All 5 plants on record are Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2017, averaging 2.4 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Butternut Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2017. About 651 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 8 lakes in Barron County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
How big are the fish stocked at Butternut Lake?
Largemouth Bass stocked at Butternut Lake average 2.4 in.
How do you get on Butternut Lake?
Facilities include dock. Butternut Lake has two public gravel ramps: one on the east side (Town of Bear Lake) with a boarding dock, one on the west side (Town of Lakeland) without one. Neither has restrooms or an ADA-accessible route on file.
Which lakes near Butternut Lake were stocked more recently?
Bear Lake (4 mi), Beaver Dam Lake (8.4 mi), Sand Lake (10.2 mi), and Long Lake (11.7 mi) were stocked more recently.