Butler State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair to Good | up to 26 inch | Creel limit 2/day Length Limit 15-inches Stinkbaits, prepared baits, and worms are good summertime catfish baits. Windy shorelines hold the most channel catfish at Butler as the wind blows food into the waiting fish. There has been some good action in the upper end on worms during inflows. |
| Largemouth Bass | Good | up to 18 inch | Jigs, plastics, and crankbaits have produced fish over the past week. Fish are being found shallow early and late in the day and off the banks during mid-day hours. |
| 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 jigs and minnows throughout the lake, especially near cover. |
| Bluegill | Fair | up to 7 inch | Small live bait presentations near shoreline cover. |
| General Comments | |||