Top fish species at Butler Recreational Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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General info

Butler Recreational Lake is a lake located in Bates County, Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

38°14′57″N 94°18′56.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Butler Recreational Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Butler Recreational Lake, MO

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 Missouri 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.

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75.4 miles away

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Leavenworth

81.1 miles away

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FAQ about Butler Recreational Lake fishing

Butler Recreational Lake is a lake located in Bates County, Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°14′57″N 94°18′56.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Butler Recreational Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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