The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Butternut Lake
Price County, Wisconsin · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Butternut Lake
In Price County, Wisconsin, Butternut Lake covers about 900 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles with roughly 10.6 miles of shoreline. At about 1,490 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Park Falls, is about 3.8 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,490 ft
- County
- Price County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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
Expect the usual Wisconsin mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:00 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Butternut Lake
- Park Fallsabout 3.8 mi southeast
- Phillipsabout 18 mi south
- Lac du Flambeauabout 29 mi east
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Questions about Butternut Lake
What fish are in Butternut Lake?
Lakes like Butternut Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Butternut 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 Butternut Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 10.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Butternut Lake?
Park Falls is about 3.8 miles southeast; Phillips is about 18 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Butternut Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Butternut Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
