The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Butterfield Lake
Jefferson County, New York · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
49°F water, calm this morning.
About Butterfield Lake
Butterfield Lake is a lake in Jefferson County, New York, covering about 900 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles with roughly 10 miles of shoreline. At about 280 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Alexandria Bay lies about 6.5 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 280 ft
- County
- Jefferson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in New York, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 49°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Butterfield Lake
- Alexandria Bayabout 6.5 mi west
- Philadelphiaabout 11 mi south
- Gouverneurabout 14 mi east
- Claytonabout 15 mi west
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Questions about Butterfield Lake
What fish are in Butterfield Lake?
Lakes like Butterfield Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Butterfield Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Butterfield Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 10 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Butterfield Lake?
Alexandria Bay is about 6.5 miles west; Philadelphia is about 11 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Butterfield Lake today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Butterfield Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
