Jefferson County · lake · 1,031 acres
Butterfield Lake
Stocked 3× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Butterfield Lake is a lake in Jefferson County, New York, stocked with Walleye — most recently on May 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; 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
80°
65°
9 mph
23%
Fri
Overcast
83°
61°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
85°
66°
6 mph
19%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.3" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.3" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 3,020,000 | 0.3" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Millsite Lake1.8 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Sixberry Lake2.5 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Mud Lake2.4 mi
- Lake of the Woods2.3 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Crystal Lake3.1 mi
- Jewett Creek3.4 mi
- Red Lake3.8 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Clear Lake3.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Butterfield Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Butterfield Lake?+
Butterfield Lake is stocked with Walleye in Jefferson County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Butterfield Lake?+
Yes — New York 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 Butterfield Lake?+
Butterfield Lake is a lake in Jefferson County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.