Butler State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
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Channel Catfish | Fair | up to 20 inch | Creel limit 2/day Length Limit 15-inches Shad, cut bait, worms, and shad sides have produced some fish this week. Fishing baits on the bottom in areas with wind have been best. |
Largemouth Bass | Fair | 12 to 16 inch | Bass activity is improving with the warmer water temperatures. Shallow cover is good on the warmer days. Jigs and plastic worms have been good with crank baits and spinnerbaits working well during the warm days. |
Crappie | Fair | up to 8 inch | Most of the crappie at Butler are small with very few quality sized fish. Crappie can be caught on small minnows or jig and float near shoreline cover. Fish are moving towards spawning areas where they are easily accessible from shore. |
Bluegill | Fair | up to 7 inch | Small live bait presentations near shoreline cover |
General Comments | |||
Lake refilled over the winter and boat ramp is again usable. |