Butler State Fishing Lake Fishing Report - Updated: 5/17/24

Species Rating Size Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish Good with inflows up to 20 inch

Creel limit 2/day Length Limit 15-inches

Cut bait and nightcrawlers have produced fish this week.  Fishing baits on the bottom in areas with wind have been best.  Times of inflow are great for channel catfish.

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.
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.