Bates County · reservoir · 55 acres
Butler Lake
Butler Lake is a reservoir in Bates County, Missouri. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Missouri's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Drizzle
84°
76°
10 mph
29%
Fri
Showers
97°
74°
18 mph
61%
Sat
Overcast
85°
68°
21 mph
3%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Bones Branch1.3 mi
- Knob Creek2.5 mi
- Ehart Branch5.1 mi
- Welliver Lake5.6 mi
- Pecan Creek5.6 mi
- Long Lake (historical)6.4 mi
- Polk Branch6.3 mi
- Walnut Creek6.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Butler Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Butler Lake?+
Yes — Missouri 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 reservoir in Bates County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.