Polk County · lake · 385 acres
Big Butternut Lake
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Big Butternut Lake is a lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin DNR; 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
88°
70°
11 mph
2%
Fri
Drizzle
76°
67°
12 mph
51%
Sat
Overcast
83°
63°
13 mph
4%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 3,780 | 6.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Murdock Lake1.5 mi
- Mallard Lake1.7 mi
- Little Pine Lake2.5 mi
- Little Butternut Lake2.1 mi
- Antler Lake2.9 mi
- Straight Lake3.2 mi
- Kenny Lake4.2 mi
- Lost Lake4.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Butternut Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Butternut Lake?+
Big Butternut Lake is stocked with Walleye in Polk County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Big Butternut Lake?+
Yes — Wisconsin 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 Big Butternut Lake?+
Big Butternut Lake is a lake in Polk County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.