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Butternut Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Minnesota, United States

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Black crappie

13 in · 2 lb

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Flathead catfish

31 in · 18 lb

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General info

Butternut Lake is a lake located in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish and Black crappie.

Location

45°03′32.6″N 94°18′22.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Butternut Lake, MN

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 Minnesota 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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Litchfield

11.5 miles away

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11.9 miles away

Hutchinson

12.5 miles away

Cedar Mills

13.1 miles away

Winsted

14.4 miles away

Biscay

16.2 miles away

Waverly

16.6 miles away

Annandale

16.6 miles away

South Haven

16.7 miles away

Watkins

18.4 miles away

Montrose

18.8 miles away

Maple Lake

18.9 miles away

Grove City

19.3 miles away

New Germany

20.2 miles away

Cosmos

20.8 miles away

Glencoe

21.4 miles away

Eden Valley

21.8 miles away

Buffalo

23.1 miles away

Atwater

23.6 miles away

Watertown

23.6 miles away

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FAQ about Butternut Lake fishing

📍 Where is Butternut Lake located?
Butternut Lake is a lake located in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°03′32.6″N 94°18′22.1″W
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🎣 Where on Butternut Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Butternut 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.
🐟 What species are in Butternut Lake?
The most common species in Butternut Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Butternut Lake fishing reports?
The latest Butternut Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Butternut Lake?

Fishing in Minnesota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at vendors.

In Minnesota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 90 and older. Residents 65 and older are exempt from the trout stamp fee. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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