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Butler Lake

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Kentucky, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Warmouth

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Largemouth bass

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Spotted bass

23 in · 7 lb 5 oz

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Smallmouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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General info

Butler Lake is a lake located in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, White crappie, and Bluegill.

Location

38°40′3.2″N 85°08′52.5″W
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Official website

parks.ky.gov

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Butler Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Butler Lake, KY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Kentucky can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°40′3.2″N 85°08′52.5″W
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Cities nearby

Carrollton

1.3 miles away

Lamb

2.7 miles away

Worthville

5.9 miles away

Ghent

6.5 miles away

Bedford

10.4 miles away

Campbellsburg

10.8 miles away

Sanders

10.9 miles away

Milton

12.5 miles away

Sparta

13.1 miles away

Florence

14.5 miles away

Madison

14.8 miles away

Warsaw

15.2 miles away

Canaan

16.0 miles away

New Castle

16.2 miles away

East Enterprise

16.4 miles away

Gratz

17.3 miles away

Glencoe

17.9 miles away

Owenton

18.8 miles away

Cross Plains

19.3 miles away

Smithfield

20.3 miles away

Patriot

20.7 miles away

Eminence

21.1 miles away

Westport

21.6 miles away

New Washington

22.6 miles away

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FAQ about Butler Lake fishing

Butler Lake is a lake located in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°40′3.2″N 85°08′52.5″W
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