Butternut Lake (Ashland County)
Butternut Lake is in Ashland and Price Counties in northern Wisconsin, near the village of Butternut and Park Falls. It is known for muskie and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
DNR lists walleye as abundant
Muskellunge
DNR lists muskie as abundant
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Bluegill
Panfish are common
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landingsRampDNR lists 4 public landingsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Butternut Lake (Ashland County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Bridge Bait Tackle & ArcheryNearby1414 4th Ave S, Park Falls, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Water is low clarity, so try noisy or bright baits.
- Average depth is about 14 feet, so work the shallow flats for walleye and muskie.
- Motor trolling is allowed with up to 3 baits per angler.
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