Butternut Lake (Barron County)

Barron County, Wisconsin

Butternut Lake is a shallow seepage lake in Barron County near Barronett and Shell Lake. It is known for largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.

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Surface area145 acres

Max depth15 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●○○○

Black crappie listed by DNR

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Butternut Lake Access (Town of Lakeland)Ramp
Single gravel to sand ramp, 1 to 5 trailer spots, no dock or restrooms. Tight turnaround.Directions ↗
Second public accessPublic
DNR lists two public accesses, one county owned on the southwest side and one on the southeast side with limited parking.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
4Butternut Lake AccessPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
5Butternut Lake AccessPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Butternut Lake (Barron County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Lakeland Bait ShopNearby
Cenex West, Exit 143, Rice Lake, WI 54868Directions ↗

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Local tips

The lake is only 15 feet deep, so work weed edges for bass and pike.
Parking is tight. Bring a small rig and expect to back out carefully.
Clean your boat. Purple loosestrife is present.

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