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Butler Lake

Lake fishing  Pennsylvania · 06:42 - 19:12

Butler Lake is one of the lakes in Pennsylvania. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
74°
Thu
86%
76°
Best day
Fri
80%
69°
Sat
85%
63°
Sun
84%
58°
Mon
84%
62°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
69°F
Air temp
67°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.31 inHg → stable
Clouds
23.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:57–07:57 Day 07:57–17:57 Dusk 17:57–19:57

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:13–17:13 Major period 03:13–05:13 Minor period 10:44–12:14 Minor period 20:11–21:41

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

15:00
67°
16:00
67°
17:00
66°
18:00
65°
19:00
62°
20:00
60°
21:00
60°
22:00
59°
23:00
59°
00:00
58°
01:00
58°
02:00
57°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
55%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
53%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
52%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
46%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Butler Lake is a small lake south of Wilmurt in Herkimer County, New York. It drains north via an unnamed creek that flows into West Canada Creek. Butler Lake is home to a pair of loons who migrate in each spring to rear their young. The lake is only just large enough as they require a "long runway" of water from which to take off. Atwood Lake is located east of Butler Lake.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Butler Lake?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Butler Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Butler Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Butler Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 19%.