Price County · lake · 984 acres
Butternut Lake
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Butternut Lake is a lake in Price County, Wisconsin, stocked with Black Crappie — 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
87°
65°
10 mph
7%
Fri
Rain
82°
64°
9 mph
29%
Sat
Overcast
80°
57°
12 mph
10%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 1,999 | 6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Schnur Lake0.6 mi
- Mud Lake1.7 mi
- Buckman Lake2.7 mi
- Cooley Lake2.8 mi
- Beaver Creek2.8 mi
- Mill Pond3.1 mi
- Parker Lake3.6 mi
- Gardner Lake4.4 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.
Butternut Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Butternut Lake?+
Butternut Lake is stocked with Black Crappie in Price 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 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 Butternut Lake?+
Butternut Lake is a lake in Price 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.