Union County · lake · 436 acres
Butler Lake
Stocked 5× since 2023 · FWC
Butler Lake is a lake in Union County, Florida, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Redear Sunfish — most recently on Jul 1, 2024. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from FWC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
92°
72°
12 mph
23%
Sat
Overcast
88°
76°
13 mph
65%
Sun
Drizzle
85°
73°
11 mph
77%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 50,000 | 720/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Redear Sunfish | 20,000 | 968/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 10,000 | 7.1/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 20,000 | 795/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 65,000 | 622/lb | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Florida waters with bluegill → · All Florida waters with channel catfish →
Nearby waters
- Fisher Lake3.6 mi
- Richard Creek5.0 mi
- McKinney Branch4.5 mi
- Swift Creek Pond6.7 mi
- Fivemile Creek7.1 mi
- Palestine Lake7.3 mi
- Water Oak Creek7.1 mi
- Turkey Creek7.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official FL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Butler Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Butler Lake?+
Butler Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Redear Sunfish in Union County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Butler Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2023, stocking at Butler Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Butler Lake?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Butler Lake?+
Butler Lake is a lake in Union County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: FWC · updated Jul 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.